There is nothing better than a fresh vegetable salad. And there is no difference a festive table in front of you or just a family dinner. Fresh vegetables are a must in your daily diet. The best candidate for this role is considered to be Greek salad.
In order to make a Greek salad, you will need the following foods:
- Tomatoes, it is better if they are sweet varieties;
- Bell pepper;
- Black olives;
- Cucumbers;
- Red onion;
- Chees Feta;
- Olive oil;
- Salt and spices to taste.
The salad is simple and convenient to prepare. It amuses the eye and will decorate any table. Of course, it is more difficult to cook it in winter, but this does not mean that you should neglect it. If you want to make a Greek salad you need:
- All vegetables must be washed.
- Cucumbers may need to be peeled if they are too firm. If the vegetables are young, then it is better not to remove it, it contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the salad. It is better to cut cucumbers in semicircles, but it all depends on their size.
- Tomatoes must be freed from the cutting and either cut into thin slices. It is better to do this so that it is more convenient to pick up the salad and eat it with a fork.
- Peel the onion and cut into thin rings.
- Pepper, free from the core, and cut into rings or half rings if the fruit is large.
- The feta needs to be cut into cubes. It is better if the cubes are medium or large. Finely chopped feta will gag and lose shape.
- Strain the olives and rinse in cold water.
- Place all vegetables and cheese in a bowl and add olive oil. Better if you take a transparent bowl, it will accentuate the beauty of the salad.
- Salad should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and fragrant herbs. Then the salad must be mixed thoroughly.
Some people like to dress the salad with mayonnaise or sour cream. There is no single recipe for this. Everyone is free in their experiments and can make a salad as they please. For example, add greens, lettuce, spinach, or use green olives. In addition, you can prepare a Greek salad without cucumbers, or without onions - again, it all depends on your preferences.
The main thing is to cook with pleasure and joy. Trust me, your mood can make a big difference in the final dish. Therefore, good mood and bon appetit.
