Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Easy Greek Salad


Summer is in the air and summer produce is really starting to become available!  When I saw fresh cucumbers at the farm, I knew I just had to make my Greek salad.  It is such a great side dish on a hot day!  It works so well with a number of main dishes ranging from pastas to burgers to BBQ.  


This salad is just bursting with colors and textures!  I actually just starting growing my own cucumbers, so I can't wait until they mature and I can make this salad with cucumbers from my own garden.  And of course, it is even better with fresh, local tomatoes.  


This salad is kid-friendly with a mild flavor and small, bite-sized pieces.  My daughter loves to help put all the veggies in the bowl after I cut them up.  It is another recipe that can be made early in the day in order to make evening dinner prep that much easier.  And who doesn't love that?  


Ingredients
2 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1/2 a red onion, chopped
10-15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
10 Kalamata olives, halved
1/3 C crumbled feta
a dash of lemon juice


 Directions

  1. Assemble the chopped ingredients into a large bowl.  Stir to combine.
  2. Sprinkle the feta on top. 
  3. Add the dressing and lemon juice.  Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Let chill for an hour before serving.




2 comments:

  1. Oh, I am a huge Greek Fan....I'm going to pin this one.

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    1. Thanks for pinning! :) Hope you give it a try!

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