Greek Salad
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Greek Salad
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This classic New York Diner Greek Salad combines tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, onions, and feta with iceberg lettuce, homemade Greek vinaigrette, and topped with pepperoncini and stuffed grape leaves.
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Ingredients
For the Greek salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 medium cucumber sliced into half moons
- 3 medium tomatoes sliced into bite-sized chunks
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled or sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10 canned stuffed grape leaves optional
- 10 jarred Pepperoncini optional
For the Greek dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Greek dressing
- Combine together all of the dressing ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor or blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
For the Greek salad
- In a large bowl combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and half the feta cheese.
- Pour half of the dressing on the salad and toss to combine. Taste test and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Alternatively, you can serve the dressing on the side.
- Serve in bowls topped with more feta cheese and the pepperoncini and stuffed grape leaves, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
- If not serving right away, do not toss with the salad dressing otherwise the salad will become soggy.
- The pepperoncini (Tuscan peppers) and stuffed grape leaves are optional but are typically included in Diner-style Greek Salads.
- Undressed salad should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3 days.
- The Greek dressing should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30.6g
(10%)
Protein
5.1g
(10%)
Fat
13.7g
(21%)
Saturated Fat
3.3g
(17%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
278mg
(8%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
12.8g
(26%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.6g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.1g | 10% |
| Fat | 13.7g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 12.8g | 26% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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