Rhoda Koullias' Greek salad

AccessDenied · 03-06-2009, 05:47 AM

The secret of any best Greek salad is organic fresh salad leaves, tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumber, the finest extra virgin olive oil you can obtain, fresh herbs (but dried will do) and a nice creamy but mild Feta. Feta that is most commonly available is the "Total" brand made by Fage Dairies and exported worldwide.

Mummy's Greek salad is the best. Just don't use lettuce because it is never used in authentic Greek salad. In this recipe, based on mummy's ingredients I have added fresh baby spinach leaves and some chopped fresh Parsley, to make it more interesting.

This photo of mummy's wonderful Greek salad is illustrated to comfortably feed 2 to 3 people.

Rhoda Koullias' Greek salad

Serves 8 comfortably

500 g / 1 pound Feta cheese, drained and set aside
6 beef tomatoes, chopped medium
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, halved, and cut into ½ inch pieces
1 small to medium red onion, finely chopped
1 seeded and slice green bell pepper
½ cup Kalamata olives (we never use stoned because they have no flavour)
1½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, but marjoram will do, or, ½ teaspoon dried
1½ tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley, or, ½ teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons of the best extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
juice of half a fresh lemon
pinch salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper

Setting aside the Feta and a little of the fresh herbs, mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, sprinkle over the vinegar and lightly season.

Slice the Feta into pieces and lay them on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the fresh herbs

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top of the Feta.

Cover the Greek salad with cling film and set aside for at least half an hour for the flavours to unite then serve with warm fresh crusty bread or warmed pizza bread.

Owen · 03-06-2009, 05:52 AM

That looks delicious

AccessDenied · 03-06-2009, 06:24 AM

In the summertime when tomatoes and fresh leaves are plentiful, this authentic Greek salad is scrumptious.

Kevin · 03-06-2009, 07:44 AM

Nice, I don't eat salad that much though. I think I should try some Greek Salad.

AccessDenied · 03-06-2009, 08:38 AM

It settles nice on the stomach, and is great with a beer.

Rubyz · 03-07-2009, 06:33 AM

omnomnomnomnom...

OneCurlyFry · 03-07-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AccessDenied

The secret of any best Greek salad is organic fresh salad leaves, tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumber, the finest extra virgin olive oil you can obtain, fresh herbs (but dried will do) and a nice creamy but mild Feta. Feta that is most commonly available is the "Total" brand made by Fage Dairies and exported worldwide.

It's no secret that good ingredients make good food =/

AccessDenied · 03-07-2009, 05:43 PM

Exactly. Using the freshest ingredients makes for far superior dishes. And this lovely Feta we have is so creamy, they even make fine yoghurt. But homemade yoghurt is best.

Pipkin · 03-08-2009, 04:07 AM

That Greek salad of Poppi's mum is the best I've ever had.