I love Greek food. There's a Greek carryout up the street that makes the best Chicken Souvlaki I've ever had. Victor had dinner there Wednesday night while I was at the game, so because I missed it I've been craving Greek food.
It's not necessarily authentic, but this Greek-ish salad is one of my summer staples:
Combine chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives (approximately equal amounts of the cucumber and tomato, slightly less onion and olive. Kalamata olives are best. Do make sure they are pitted.) Toss with a red wine vinaigrette (olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and mint). Let it sit for a few hours, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
That's the basic salad. If I'm eating it as a main dish I add chick peas, and maybe orzo. If I have one, I'll add chopped green or red pepper. Tonight we're having it with grilled chicken, but for lunch tomorrow I'll stuff the leftovers in a pita.
Sorry about the lack of amounts...since I wing it, I just keep making Victor taste the dressing until it is right. I'm sure he'll be glad to do the same for you.
Posted by Nic at November 16, 2003 04:44 PM | TrackBack