MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD

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One of my favorite salads!! I love feta cheese so I put on lots but cut back if you like less.

Provided by Doreen Fish

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 large red tomatoes cut into chunks
1 can(s) 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained...use less if desired
2 c cucumber cut into chunks
1/2 c thinly sliced red onion
1/2 c coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
4 c torn mixed dark-hued greens, such as escarole and romaine lettuce, or use all romaine
1 c feta cheese, chopped

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.

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