Best 6 Kittencals Greek Garden Salad With Greek Style Dressing Recipes

Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to brighten up your meal? Look no further than the classic Kittencals Greek Garden Salad with Greek Style Dressing. This vibrant dish combines crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic. The result is a colorful and delicious salad that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. In this article, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe for the Kittencals Greek Garden Salad with Greek Style Dressing, along with tips and variations to make it your own. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful Greek-inspired dish!

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KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS GREEK SALAD

Kittencal's Famous Greek Salad image

Be prepared for the best Greek salad on the planet! --- plan ahead the dressing needs at least 2 or more hours to blend the flavors, I sometimes add in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the dressing for a more cheesy dressing, all amounts may be adjusted to taste ---- to marinade the salad allow to sit at room temperature before serving, see bottom of instructions --- you will find this and many more of my recipes posted here http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/04/13/kittens-famous-greek-salad/ ---also see my recipe #359292

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Greek

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 extra large lemon, juice of (can use 2 lemons ( make certain that the lemon is at room temperature before squeezing)
2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano (start with 2 teaspoons)
3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 large romaine lettuce, chopped (or use 2 small)
2 -3 plum tomatoes, cut in wedges (use Roma tomatoes)
1 English cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
1 red onion, cut in slices
1 green bell pepper (seeded and cut into rings or sliced) (optional)
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
1 cup kalamata olive

Steps:

For the dressing; in a processor or use a wire whisk process/whisk the olive oil with lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, garlic, dried, basil, red wine vinegar, salt and sugar until smooth (add in more oregano and lemon juice if needed).
Season with black pepper.
Chill in fridge for a couple of hours before using to blend flavors.
Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour dressing over; toss to combine.
If desired allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving, or you can refrigerate for 1 hour (tossing a few time during sitting time).

KITTENCAL'S GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH GREEK-STYLE DRESSING

Kittencal's Greek Garden Salad With Greek-Style Dressing image

All amounts may be adjusted to taste, the dressing amounts will yield just slightly over 1 cup and I strongly suggest to make the dressing in advance even better 24 hours ahead --- serve the salad with crusty bread on the side --- the dressing from my recipe#66596 also works well with this salad

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil (can use 1/2 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil)
2 -3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, coarsley chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 red onion, sliced (or use 1 green onion, chopped)
1/2-3/4 cup kalamata olive (or similar marinated olives)
Greek salad dressing (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

For the dressing in a bowl combine all ingredients.
Cover and chill until ready to use.
In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, feta cheese, onion and black olives.
At this point you may chill, before serving add in salad dressing, then season with black pepper and salt.

GREEK GARDEN SALAD

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In the summer, when my garden vegetables are in abundance, I serve this salad. We eat this pretty blend often. It's handy to make with convenient bottled Italian dressing. But don't put the dressing on too early or the vegetables will get too soggy.-Glenda Parsonage, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Just before serving, add salad dressing and oregano; toss to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH DRESSING

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"My Italian-American mother and Syria-American father merged their skills to create this delicious salad. We still grow most of the ingredients and serve this often," writes Weda Mosellie from Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine
1 plum tomato, sliced
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup sliced seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sliced fennel bulb
1/4 cup chopped celery
6 pitted ripe or Greek olives
1 green onion, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint or 1/8 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash each salt and pepper
1 tablespoon crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic, cilantro, water, mint, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KITTENCAL'S GREEK FETA SALAD DRESSING

Kittencal's Greek Feta Salad Dressing image

Plan ahead this dressing has a 24 hour chilling time to blend the flavors, don't even think about serving this right away! this must be made on a food processor for the feta to combine properly --- the success of this dressing will highly depend on the quality of olive oil, oregano and feta cheese that you use I recommend purchasing those ingredients in a Greek grocery store --- cooking time is 24 hour refrigeration time ---- also see my highly-rated recipe#66596 --- and my mayonnaise-based recipe#359292

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Greek

Time P1DT5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil (preferable extra virgin)
1 lemon, juice of, whole
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors, do the same with the dried basil)
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon white salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4-1/3 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a food processor combine the first 10 ingredients; process for about 10 seconds.
Add in the feta cheese and continue to process until the cheese has combined (this may take about 12-15 seconds).
Place in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Shake well before using.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK FETA SALAD DRESSING

Kittencal's Creamy Greek Feta Salad Dressing image

Plan ahead the dressing needs a few hours chilling time before serving, you may want to adjust some ingredients after you make this, I would suggest to start with the stated amounts and add in more after mixing, you may use 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese in place of the feta cheese --- if you are not a lover of garlic then I suggest to pass this by! --- servings are only esitmated.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's mayonnaise, do not use salad dressing)
1 -2 medium garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon corn syrup (or to taste, no substitutes, sugar or honey will alter the flavor and make it too sweet)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (can use more)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a food processor or blender process all ingredients together except the salt and pepper until blended and smooth.
Add in a little more crumbled feta cheese if you prefer a chunky-style dressing.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Refrigerate for at least 2 or more hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 328.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad at room temperature. This is the best way to enjoy the flavors of the vegetables.

Conclusion:

The Greek Garden Salad with Greek-Style Dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give the Greek Garden Salad with Greek-Style Dressing a try.