Karl’s Greek Salad II

It is my birthday, so I get to choose the menu. For me, lamb—especially Greek lamb—is the usual meat of preference. A Greek salad an obvious side dish.

Karl’s Greek Salad II

Karl’s Greek Salad II

Ingredients

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. dried oregano
1tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. honey
½ tsp. cracked pepper
¼ tsp. kosher salt
Pinch dry mustard (Colmans)

2 Persian cucumber, role cut large
2 large stalks celery cut in large pieces on the bias
1 small red pepper, cut in large pieces
¼ medium red onion, sliced thick and cut in half
¾ cup mixed olives

3 large tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces and seeded

8 ounces crumbled feta (optional)

Directions

1. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small lidded jar and let it meld while you prepare the vegetables.

2. Dice/slice the vegetables as directed—except the tomatoes—and put them in the large bowl.

3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat

4. Marinate the vegetables for at least 1 hour—up to 4 hours—in the refrigerator.

Tip: Toss the vegetables occasionally to redistribute the dressing.

Note: Do not cut the tomatoes until just before serving the salad, as they go mushy and unappealing fairly quickly.

5. Just before serving, cut and add the tomatoes to the salad.

6. Toss to coat and mix the tomatoes into the salad.

Tip: If necessary, transfer the salad to an attractive salad bowl.

7. Serve slightly chilled with the feta on the side for the diners to add as it pleases them.