Creamy, tangy feta, salty olives, crisp lettuce, and crunchy croutons, all wrapped up in a light and spicy lemon oregano dressing… ah, the Greek Salad! Could be a meal, could also be a side – perfect for a Chanukah feast (we do have to remember the Greeks this time of year).
Greek salad is one of my faves on Chanukah and post-baby. I have a friend who gorges on Godiva after she has a baby – it’s her “Thank you, G-d, and I deserve a treat” snack. Mine is Greek Salad. When my friend Anita comes to visit and asks what she can bring, I always say – “Can you pick up a Greek Salad on the way?” So random, but hey, it’s true. This super-easy salad is perfect for your Chanukah party because you want something you can toss together quickly when you have a ton of latkes to fry.
Add croutons and skip the lettuce for this take on a Greek salad loaded with all your faves, make sure to use a great Feta.
Greek Salad
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lemons juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 cup homemade or store bought herbed seasoned croutons
- 1½ cup sliced English cucumber
- 1½ cup grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup Greek-style feta crumbled
- ½ cup pitted Greek or black olives halved
- 3 tablespoon capers drained
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oregano and olive oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine croutons, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, olives and capers and mix well.
- Toss with dressing and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let sit 20 minutes before serving.
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