GREEK SALAD

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked Israeli couscous
2 cups thinly sliced kale
1/4 cup shaved red onion
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced pickled banana pepper
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup sliced cubanelle pepper
12 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
3 Persian cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into angled pieces
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 pound block French feta cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, kale, onion, olives, banana pepper, 1 teaspoon of the red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the cubanelle pepper, tomatoes and cucumbers. Add the parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste. Toss to coat.
  • On a large plate or platter, arrange the couscous mixture in the center, then top with the cucumber and tomato mixture. Shingle the feta slices on top. Season the feta slices with the oregano, some salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Muhammad Sikandar Wains
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up fresh summer produce, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik Nawiad
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This salad was a disappointment. The cucumbers were watery and the tomatoes were bland. The dressing was also very bland.


Bob Leverton
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The flavors are so bright and fresh, and the feta cheese adds a nice creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Funny Fatee
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Easy and delicious! This salad is a great way to use up fresh summer produce. I used cherry tomatoes and cucumbers from my garden, and they were perfect. The dressing was also very good.


DJASSER DZ
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This Greek salad was a refreshing and delicious summer dish! The cucumbers and tomatoes were so fresh and juicy, and the feta cheese and olives added a nice salty flavor. I also loved the addition of the red onion and oregano, which gave the salad a


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