ERNIE'S GREEK SALAD

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Ernie is Rachel's father, and although Greek Salad is actually Rachel's favorite, he loves it too. We've put recipes from almost all of our family members into this book, and we didn't want to ignore my father-in-law. Rachel's dad is a great cook and actually does much of the holiday cooking when we visit. He's best known for the Maple Syrup Eggs he's made for the whole family every Easter morning since Rachel was a kid! (We'll try tackling that one in the next book!)

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 cups salad mix
1 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
8 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered
4 ounces kalamata olives (about a heaping cup) (may use any Greek or Italian marinated olives)
8 pepperoncini, plus more to taste
Greek Salad Dressing, recipe follows
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or dash of cayenne, optional
1 small clove garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Arrange the salad mix among 4 bowls, piling it high. Top each with the cucumber, red onion, and cheese. Scatter the tomatoes, olives, and pepperoncini over each salad. Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons of Greek dressing.
  • In a blender, combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, pepper, red pepper, and garlic and puree. With the motor running, very slowly pour in a steady stream of olive oil to make a smooth dressing. Repeat with the canola oil.
  • Transfer the dressing to a glass storage container and mix in the oregano. Taste the dressing and season with salt, if necessary. The dressing will keep for 2 weeks, covered in the refrigerator.

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This is my go-to recipe for Greek salad. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Brenden Gamblin
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer party.


Tushar Hossain
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The dressing was bland and the salad was overall just okay.


Main Uddin
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Ina Sefa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would recommend using fresh ingredients for the best flavor.


Samwel Aziz
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. I will definitely be making it again!


Eklavya karki
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I found this recipe to be a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less feta cheese or olives.


TizBoyDoofus
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sami Abbasi
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Raghad Serhan
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This Ernie's Greek salad recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out delicious. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.