Shakespeare
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Tue Feb-01-05 02:58 PM
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Anybody have a great vinaigrette recipe for a Greek salad? |
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Get away from me with the store-bought stuff; it never tastes quite right. I'm usually quite good at whipping up tasty vinaigrettes, but I can't quite figure out what to put in one for a traditional Greek salad.
Please, take pity on me and share your recipes! :-)
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bearfan454
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Tue Feb-01-05 04:02 PM
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olive oil, garlic, and fresh cracked pepper.
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Tue Feb-01-05 04:03 PM
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2. I don't know exact amounts |
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But I figure it would have to have olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic. Just play with the amounts to taste.
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Tue Feb-01-05 04:48 PM
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3. With Oregano and Feta Cheese: |
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2 T. Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 T Dijon mustard 1 T fresh lemon juice 2 T minced and distressed fresh oregano (use half if you're using dried) 1 T minced and distressed fresh mint 2 small garlic cloves, mashed and minced 1/2 cup minced red onion 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
I dress a greek pasta salad with these that is a real favourite. The secret is to dress the pasta while it's still hot, then wait for it to chill before tossing in the fresh vegetables.
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Tue Feb-01-05 04:52 PM
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4. Thank you! Very intrigued by the inclusion of mint. |
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And the pasta idea sounds good, too--any particular kind of pasta you use with this?
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Tue Feb-01-05 04:57 PM
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5. Yes! I make it with orzo believe it or not. |
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A pound of orzo (dry weight), an entire english cucumber, black olives (how many depends on whether I can get kalimatas as they're salty), diced red onion, grape tomatoes and of course, lots more feta cheese.
I've never put it on a table on a potluck and had it last more than 20 minutes.
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Tue Feb-01-05 05:01 PM
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6. Again, very interesting. |
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Will definitely have to try it with orzo! I love Greek salad (and any excuse to eat lots of red onions and feta cheese together is always a good thing), but have never found a vinaigrette recipe I'm happy with. Thanks!
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Tue Feb-01-05 05:54 PM
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7. I've had greek vinaigrette... |
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....that has pureed pepperoncini in it, and it was very good. Olive oil, red wine vinegar, yada yada, but also the pepperoncini. An excellent flavor!
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