Friday, February 24, 2006
Classic Greek Salad
I heart Greek salad. I almost cried when I was pregnant and found out I couldn't have feta cheese. (next time I'm tossing that rule out the window)
Classic Greek Salad
Provided by: McCormick® & Company
"Capture the robust and sunny flavors of the Mediterranean in this traditional salad dressing made easy with McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Greek Seasoning - a traditional blend of onion, garlic, oregano, lemon, and even a hint of mint."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Greek Seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 head romaine lettuce (or 8 cups mixed salad greens)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup kalamata or black pitted olives, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 medium red onion, cut into rings
DIRECTIONS:
Blend together Greek seasoning, lemon juice, vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Gently stir in cheese. Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer.
Meanwhile, wash, dry and tear lettuce or salad greens into bite-size pieces. Place lettuce and vegetables in a large bowl. Just before serving, stir dressing; pour over salad. Toss to coat. Garnish with onion slices and extra feta cheese, if desired.
Categories: salads
Classic Greek Salad
Provided by: McCormick® & Company
"Capture the robust and sunny flavors of the Mediterranean in this traditional salad dressing made easy with McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Greek Seasoning - a traditional blend of onion, garlic, oregano, lemon, and even a hint of mint."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Ready In:
20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection® Greek Seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 head romaine lettuce (or 8 cups mixed salad greens)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup kalamata or black pitted olives, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 medium red onion, cut into rings
DIRECTIONS:
Blend together Greek seasoning, lemon juice, vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Gently stir in cheese. Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer.
Meanwhile, wash, dry and tear lettuce or salad greens into bite-size pieces. Place lettuce and vegetables in a large bowl. Just before serving, stir dressing; pour over salad. Toss to coat. Garnish with onion slices and extra feta cheese, if desired.
Categories: salads
