Best My Big Fat Greek Salad Recipes

MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Put the lettuce in a large bowl. Add olives, feta, onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
• In small bowl, beat together olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad.
• Top with oregano, mint, and anchovies (if using).

MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• NOTE: MARINATE SALAD IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 MINUTES OR LONGER, THEN RE-SEASON WITH FINE SEA SALT AND RE-TOSS BEFORE SERVING.
• PEEL and slice red onion into 1/4" rings; PLACE onion slices in a bowl of cold water.
• REFRIGERATE bowl of water with onions until needed (the cold soak will diffuse sharpness and/or bitterness).
• PREPARE DRESSING: Finely grate 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest. Knead and cut lemons into halves to juice, yielding 1 1/2 tablespoons juice. Whisk together all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to infuse. FOR A TANGIER DRESSING: Add up to 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons extra red wine vinegar, plus sugar to balance acidity. FOR A LIGHTER DRESSING: Replace some of the olive oil with kalamata olive brine before adding sea salt, then adjust salt according to taste.
• PREP the remaining vegetables to specifications; DICE the feta cheese into 1-inch cubes.
• REMOVE onions from water and blot dry.
• COMBINE all ingredients except feta cheese in a large bowl.
• POUR the dressing over vegetables and gently toss until evenly blended.
• SPRINKLE top of salad with feta cheese (if desired you can gently fold feta with salad to moisten with dressing).
• SERVE and enjoy.

MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large salad bowl, mix the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and pepper with a fork. Add a generous shake of garlic powder to dressing and mix well. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and olives. Toss to mix well. Let marinate for 15 minutes...this is a must!! Add the greens and feta and toss again.