Greek salad is the mainstay of traditional cuisine. It is impossible to imagine any meal without it. In Russia, this salad has also become popular, as it is quite simple to prepare and does not require expensive products.
Unlike the salads favored by Russians with a mayonnaise-based dressing, making a real Greek salad requires a special kind of dressing. This type of salad has firmly entered the Russian traditional menu, therefore the constituent ingredients of the dressing have changed significantly. However, the basis of the salad is made up of those vegetables that the Greeks themselves use.
Greek salad will be a great addition to any table, as it has an exquisite taste and low calorie content.
Today, there are several common dressing options for Greek salad. However, the main ingredient is olive oil. It should be of high quality, so you shouldn't skimp on buying this product. Otherwise, the taste of the salad can be easily spoiled. In Greece, olive oil, basil and oregano are used as a dressing. Sometimes a little pepper and salt are added to taste. In no case should you season your Greek salad with sunflower oil, as you will spoil the taste of the ingredients.
The first option is classic. For this you will need 3 tablespoons of quality virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt and black pepper. All this must be thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous consistency is formed and seasoned with salad.
The second option is a dressing based on soy sauce, which Russians love. All ingredients remain classic, but soy sauce is added instead of lemon juice. Garlic can also complement this recipe. Remove the core so that no unpleasant odor remains after eating garlic. Dressing with soy sauce will add new flavor to the salad.
The third option is filling with any acid. This refers to different varieties of balsamic vinegar. Sliced basil, dill, cilantro are often added to such a dressing. The end result is a pleasant taste.
The fourth option is based on sweet mustard. It can be purchased from a specialist store. You will need one teaspoon of sweet mustard, olive oil to taste, one teaspoon of honey, salt, and garlic. Once you've mixed the dressing thoroughly, you can leave it in the refrigerator and use it several times.
Any dressing for Greek salad will work with other dishes as well.
Greek chefs have long discovered the secret of the traditional Tadziki sauce for all salads. It goes well with a Greek salad if it is served separately. For this recipe, you will need 3 tablespoons of natural thick yogurt, 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, finely grated fresh cucumber, 1 head of garlic, chopped dill. This sauce is an integral part of Greek cuisine. It can be used with vegetable and seafood dishes.
As you know, feta or fetaxa cheese is added to Greek salad, which is cut into small cubes. The cheese is mixed with the main dressing and thus gives an unusual taste. Before choosing a dressing recipe, try adding a small slice of cheese to the dressing to see the final flavor.
