PEASANT SALAD FROM CYPRUS (CHORIATIKI)

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Perfect summer food. A reminiscence of vacations in Cyprus or Greece. Serve with bread and a cooled light wine or mineral water. Tastes best outdoors in the hottest time of the day. The treatment of the onion will reduce the strong and bitter taste and make it possible to use a greater amount of it. The raw eggplant may seem peculiar, but will add a little bitter taste that goes well with the sweeter vegetables. Traditionally, the cheese is not mixed with the salad, but exposed on top. Neither is the dressing made in advance, but up to the guests. NB that there is no lettuce in this recipe.

Provided by Andreacute Grisell

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large ripe tomatoes
1 cucumber
1 large red onions or 1 large white onion
1 stalk celery
1/2 small eggplant
4 small fresh beetroots
1/2 lb Greek feta cheese
20 kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
oregano (preferably fresh)
salt
pepper
wine vinegar
extra virgin olive oil (preferably Greek)

Steps:

  • Slice the onion very thinly.
  • Mix with one tablespoon (sic!) salt and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Knead the onion until it becomes transparent.
  • Then rinse in lots of water and drain.
  • Peel the cucumber.
  • Cut it and the tomatoes into large chunks.
  • Cut the celery and eggplant into smaller pieces.
  • Arrange nicely on four plates.
  • Grate the beetroots and put on top (mixing them with the rest would make the salad red).
  • Divide the cheese into four pieces and put on top of the beetroots.
  • Garnish with olives, capers and oregano.
  • Serve salt, pepper, vinegar and oil à part, so that everyone makes his own dressing.

saad baba
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Jennifer Ramos
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This salad is not worth the effort. There are much better recipes out there.


brianna roblox gamer
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices.


ariadna abella
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This salad is a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil.


Tanisha Akter
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This salad is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


patrick roddy
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.


Shelim Ahmed
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it always disappears quickly.


Se'Renity Hernandez
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants.


Shyam Yadav
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I'm a huge fan of Greek food, and this salad is no exception. The flavors are bold and bright, and the salad is very refreshing.


Yassin Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


alamin Hosain
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The salad was easy to make and the ingredients were all easy to find.


Kamanzi Jonnan
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This salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh vegetables. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful.