Author Notes
A favorite, simple to make salad of mine is a platter of romaine, ripe tomatoes, cucumber, feta and kalamata olives with an oregano vinaigrette. Serve with fresh pita, extra vinaigrette and/or tzatziki for dipping. These ingredients travel well; keep them cooled, and upon arrival to your destination arrange on a platter. Pair up with a favorite bottle of wine, perfect summer picnic fare. **Recipe was inspired by a drbab’s Horiatiki Salad, found onsite. —lapadia
Ingredients
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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VINAIGRETTE
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1-1/2 tablespoon agave nectar
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 cup good olive oil
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SALAD
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Crisp romaine lettuce enough for 2
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1 large tomato, seeded and cut into approximately 2? pieces
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1 large cucumber, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks that are roughly the same size as the tomatoes
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Red onion halved, thinly sliced (opt)
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8 kalamata olives, pitted
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2 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes about the same size as the tomatoes and cucumbers
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1 tablespoon parsley rough chopped (flat leaf or curly)
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Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
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Arrange the salad ingredients on a platter.
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together.
Drizzle over the salad.
Pour extra dressing into a bowl so you can dip your pita into it.
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Pita Bread: http://www.food52.com/recipes/5053_pita_bread
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Tzatziki: http://www.food52.com/recipes/8961_tzatziki
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