Best Olympia Dukakis Greek Salad Recipes

GREEK SALAD

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Some of my favorite recipes are those that rely on the little things. Take this version of Greek salad. First, you choose your ingredients carefully-for instance, ripe tomatoes (taut-skinned and unblemished), of course, but also perfect cucumbers (sweet, crisp ones with character; none that are watery or full of big old seeds). Then, have a bit of fun cutting them: using a very sharp knife (this will spare you mushy, ragged-edged tomatoes), cut them into different shapes of similar size, some with sharp angles. These and a few other small details-briefly chilling the tomatoes and cucumbers and quick-pickling the onions-turn a familiar collection of ingredients into a really special salad.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound crunchy cucumbers without big seeds (preferably a few varieties), peeled and cut into irregular 3/4-inch pieces
Generous 1 pound mixed heirloom tomatoes, halved, cored, trimmed of any pale bits, and cut into irregular 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 cup), halved through the stem end if large
2 slender spring onions, green tops and root ends trimmed, bulbs cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and separated into rings (about 1/2 cup)
2 slender spring onions, green tops and root ends trimmed, bulbs cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and separated into rings (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons Banyuls vinegar (available at specialty shops and online)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Maldon or another flaky sea salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
20 or so Nicoise olives, firmly pressed with the flat of a knife and pitted
A five-finger pinch of mint leaves (preferably black mint)
5 ounces creamy feta cheese (preferably goat feta)

Steps:

Put the cucumbers and tomatoes in separate bowls and pop them in the fridge just until they're cold, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the onions to a small bowl. Add the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and a healthy pinch of salt, and mix well with your hands. Let the onions sit just until they get pickly, a few minutes.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, the lemon juice, and a good pinch of salt until the mixture looks creamy. Combine the tomatoes and cucumber in one bowl, pour in the lemon dressing, and toss gently but well.
Grab a large platter (or 4 to 6 plates) and make a pretty layer of cucumbers and tomatoes, so the colors and types of the vegetables are well divvied up. Give the onions one more toss, then use your hands to add them (reserving their pickly liquid) here and there over the cucumbers and tomatoes. Scatter on the olives and mint. Use your hands to crumble the feta into pieces large, medium, and small as you scatter it on top. Finally, drizzle on the liquid remaining in the onion bowl. Eat straightaway.
Photo by David Loftus

GREEK SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more to taste
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 head romaine lettuce(about 1 pound), trimmed of tough stems and torn into bite-sized pieces
6 ounces calamata olives, about 1 cup
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 English (seedless) cucumber, trimmed, cut into 1 inch chunks
12 ounces vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 green pepper, trimmed, seeded, and diced

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, and oil. Stir in the oregano and pepper. Set aside.
When ready to serve: In a large bowl lightly toss the lettuce with some of the dressing. Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls. Scatter the olives, cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and peppers over the top of the greens. Serve and pass the remaining dressing at the table.

DAD'S GREEK SALAD

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The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BIG GREEK SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup large caperberries
1/2 cup chopped Peppadew peppers
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; slowly whisk in the olive oil until smooth.
Add the cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, caperberries, Peppadews and red onion to the bowl with the dressing and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams

GREEK SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Toss 3 quartered tomatoes, some fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons capers (with 3 tablespoons of the liquid), 1 tablespoon sliced pickled peppers (with 1 tablespoon of the liquid), 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss in watercress, sliced scallions and pitted Greek olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calorie, Fat 13.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams