Best Ina Gartens Greek Salad Recipes

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Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 English cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (or grape tomatoes)
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 lb feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt (NOT table salt or sea salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables.
Add the feta and olives and toss lightly.
Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.
Tips from me:
To reduce the sharpness of the onion, soak the sliced onion in ice cold water for 30 minutes and pat with paper towels to dry, before adding to salad.
To cut down on prep time, place a single layer of cherry/grape tomatoes between two Tupperware lids (or flat plates, etc.) and slice through all of them at once, using a sharp knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 905.2, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 7

Greek Salad by Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) image

Provided by cstahl

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 lb feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion.
Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables.
Add the feta and olives and toss lightly.
Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 823.5, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 6.9

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Marinated Herbed Feta, recipe follows
6 roasted red peppers, store-bought
8-10 stuffed grape leaves, store-bought
1 cup hummus, store-bought
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
Good olive oil
Toasted Pita Chips, for serving, recipe follows
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds Greek feta, drained and sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup green olives with pits, such as Cerignola
1/2 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 loaves pita bread

Steps:

Artfully arrange the marinated feta, red peppers, stuffed grape leaves and a small bowl filled with the hummus on a platter. Sprinkle the pine nuts over the hummus and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place the pita chips on the platter and arrange the sprigs of thyme over the red peppers, for decoration.
Combine the dried thyme, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Lay the feta slices overlapping on a 9 × 9-inch square serving plate.
Sprinkle the feta with the entire herb mixture. Nestle the thyme sprigs and olives among the feta slices. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve at room temperature.
"Make It Ahead" by Ina Garten © Clarkson Potter 2014. Provided courtesy of Ina Garten. All rights reserved.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Slice the pita bread into 8 triangles and place them on a sheet pan. Place the sheet pan in the oven and toast the bread for 10 minutes.

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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
Kosher salt
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread cubes and sprinkle with salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Add more olive oil as needed.
Place the cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a small bowl. While still whisking, add the olive oil and make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta, olives and bread cubes and mix together lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.