Best 8 Tonja Lee Williams Greek Salad Recipes

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There is an endless variety of Greek salads, all of them refreshing and delicious. This salad recipe is dedicated to the well-known restaurateur Tonja Lee Williams. Tonja has created her own special version of a Greek salad that combines the classic Greek ingredients with a few of her own personal touches. Her salad is packed with flavor and will surely become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 red bell peppers, cut into chunks
Two 7-ounce blocks feta, cubed
3 lemons, halved
2 English cucumbers, seeded
1 cup Kalamata olives
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1 bunch fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Mix together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic in a small mason jar. Set aside.
  • Place the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and feta on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil mixture and toss. Add the lemon halves to the pan and roast until the vegetables and feta have browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow them to cool, about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble, toss the roasted tomatoes, bell pepper and feta together with the cucumbers, olives and red onion, then place on a platter.
  • Add the juice from the roasted lemons to the remaining olive oil mixture in the mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until combined. Drizzle the salad with half of the dressing. Arrange dill leaves over the top and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



Classic Greek Salad image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings for lunch or 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 large leaves red leaf lettuce, sliced crosswise
1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large dice
1 vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 Kalamata olives
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
  • Combine the lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives and feta in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

MINTY GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
24 grape tomatoes, halved
16 pitted black olives, such as kalamata
16 pitted green olives
1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables. Garnish with the mint.

EASY GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 whole ripe tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each, then each wedge cut in half
1 whole (large) cucumber, peeled, cut into fourths lengthwise, and diced into large chunks
1/2 whole red onion, sliced very thin
30 whole pitted kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise, plus 6 olives, chopped fine
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole lemon, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Add the chopped lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, onion slices, halved olives, half the feta and some parsley to a large bowl.
  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and chopped olives in a bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake together until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings (I almost always add a little more sugar).
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then add some salt and pepper. Toss with tongs or clean hands. Just before serving, top with the remaining feta and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Vegetable Salads

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SYLVIA'S EASY GREEK SALAD



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This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it's a healthy meal when served with chicken or fruit.

Provided by SKEHLER

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup diced red onion
4 large black olives, quartered
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives.
  • Whisk together the oil and vinegar. Before serving add the oil and vinegar, feta cheese and salt. Toss together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 253.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GREEK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-FETA SALAD



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This meal has the flavors of a Greek combination plate with chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki, but it is streamlined for the home cook. Boneless chicken thighs are coated with herby, garlicky yogurt, then seared until tender inside and crusty and browned outside. Extra yogurt dresses cucumbers and tomatoes that have had a chance to drain with salt so they taste their most vivid. Feta and olives add briny bites to the creamy, crunchy salad, but feel free to incorporate other elements of Greek salad or tzatziki, like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, mint or dill, toasted walnuts or thinly sliced red onion. Eat with lemon potatoes or toasted pita.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, poultry, salads and dressings, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or mint
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
1 1/2 pounds cucumbers (preferably Japanese, Persian or mini, seedless cucumbers)
1 pound ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup of the yogurt to a medium bowl and reserve for Step 5.
  • Coat the chicken: To the large bowl, add the oregano and stir to combine. Season the chicken all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat; set aside.
  • Start the salad: Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into ½- to 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander placed in the sink. Slice or chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the cucumbers along with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. (It may seem like a lot of salt, but most will drain away.) Toss to combine and leave to drain.
  • In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Scrape excess marinade off the chicken, then cook the chicken in batches, adding oil to the pan if necessary, until it's well browned and releases from the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to plates to rest. (For grilling info, see Tip.)
  • To the medium bowl of yogurt, add the feta and mash with a fork until a chunky paste forms. Shake the cucumbers and tomatoes to get rid of any excess moisture. Add to the feta yogurt along with the olives and stir until coated. The balance is dependent on your produce and feta, so season to taste with salt and pepper until flavors are vivid. Eat alongside the chicken.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

### Ingredients for a Traditional Greek Salad: - 2 English cucumbers, un-waxed & peeled, cut into 1-inch thick half moons. - 2 Heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch thick wedges. - 1 red or yellow or orange or multi-colored sweet or hot peppers (like Cubanelle, Banana, Marconi, Poblano, Anaheim, etc.), stem & seeds removed, cut into 1-inch thick half moons. - 1/2 red or white or yellow or sweet Vidalia or Spanish or Walla Walla organic large sweet or pearl onions, thinly sliced. - 10-12 large organic Kalamata olives, pitted & halved. - 4-5 oz of crumbled organic soft goat or feta cheese. - 1/4 cup or handful of organic fresh flat-leave parsley leaves, coarsley minced. - For the Authentic Greek Salad Dressing: - 1/4 cup of organic extra virgin cold-pressed Greek Olive oil. - 1 tablespoon of premium white organic distilled wine vinegar or fresh organic squeezed Meyer Lemon. - 1/2 teaspoons of organic Dried Greek oregano. - 1/2 teaspoons of organic Dried Greek Basil. - 1 clove of organic Garlic, minced. - Sea salt & fresh cracked organic black organic Pepper to taste. ### Greek Salad Assembly Instructions: 1. Place a large whisk in a medium-mixing bowl with the organic extra virgin cold-pressed Greek Olive oil, organic premium white organic distilled wine vinegar or fresh organic squeezed Meyer Lemon, organic Dried Greek oregano, organic Dried Greek Basil, organic minced Garlic, Sea salt & fresh cracked organic black organic Pepper to taste. 2. Whisk everything until well blended. 3. Evenly distribute the organic English cucumbers, Heirloom tomatoes, organic sweet or hot peppers, organic red or white or yellow or sweet Vidalia or Spanish or Walla Walla organic large sweet or pearl onions, organic Kalamata olives in a large bowl. 4. Toss the veggies with the freshly prepared Greek Dressing. 5. Sprinkle the organic crumbled soft goat or feta cheese evenly on top. 6. Garnish with the organic flat-leave parsley. 7. Optionally, you can add organic Avocado slices. ### Final Notes & Helpful Greek Salad Recipe Serving & Pairing Suggestions: - Consider adding organic Avocado slices as an additional topping to this delicious Greek Salad. - Use the prepared Greek Salad as a base for assembling Greek Salad Wraps utilizing warm organic whole-wheat or spinach or sun-dried tomato wraps or organic soft Pita bread. - Serve this flavorful Greek Salad as a side dish to grilled organic fish, such as organic Swordfish or organic Mahi Mahi, or grilled organic chicken or organic steak and pair it with a glass of organic white or organic red wine. - Alternatively, you can add grilled organic shrimp or organic chicken and turn it into a main course Greek Salad. - An additional option is to customize the organic Greek Salad Dressing recipe to meet your personal taste by adjusting the types and amounts of herbs, spices and seasonings. - For an extra tangy and refreshing Greek Dressing, consider using organic Lemon infused organic Olive oil or organic Red wine vinegar. - This delicious Greek Salad recipe can be easily scaled up or down to serve more or less people. - Store leftovers of the Greek Salad & Dressing in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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