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<mx2 source="MasterCook" date="May 13, 2012">
<Summ>
<Nam>
Greek Village Salad
</Nam></Summ>
<RcpE name="Greek Village Salad" author="Adapted from Festival of Greek Flavors">
<Serv qty="4"/>
<PrpT elapsed="0:00"/>
<IngR name="SALAD:" code="T"></IngR>
<IngR name="garlic clove" unit="whole" qty="1"></IngR>
<IngR name="cucumber" unit="cups" qty="1 1/2">
<IPrp>
European style (seedless), cut in coins or smaller
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="tomatoes" unit="large" qty="2">
<IPrp>
sliced
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="bell pepper" unit="cup" qty="2/3">
<IPrp>
[I used a grilled pepper, the recipe uses raw]
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="red onion" unit="cup" qty="1/2">
<IPrp>
thinly sliced
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="Romaine lettuce" unit="cups" qty="4">
<IPrp>
chopped
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="DRESSING:" code="T"></IngR>
<IngR name="extra virgin olive oil" unit="cup" qty="1/2"></IngR>
<IngR name="lemon zest" unit="teaspoon" qty="1"></IngR>
<IngR name="fresh lemon juice" unit="tablespoons" qty="3"></IngR>
<IngR name="red wine vinegar" unit="tablespoons" qty="3"></IngR>
<IngR name="garlic" unit="clove" qty="1">
<IPrp>
minced
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="dried oregano" unit="teaspoon" qty="1">
<IPrp>
crushed between your palms
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="fresh basil" unit="cup" qty="1/4">
<IPrp>
cut in thin sliced
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste" code="T"></IngR>
<IngR name="GARNISH:" code="T"></IngR>
<IngR name="kalamata olives" qty="12"></IngR>
<IngR name="pepperoncini pepper" unit="whole" qty="4">
<IPrp>
[optional]
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="Feta cheese" unit="ounces" qty="4">
<IPrp>
crumbled or cubed
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<IngR name="dried oregano" unit="teaspoon" qty="1">
<IPrp>
sprinkled on top
</IPrp>
</IngR>
<DirS>
<DirT>
1. SALAD: Rub the salad bowl with the cut garlic clove and discard. Place cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and lettuce in bowl.&#013;&#010;2. DRESSING: In a glass jar combine the dressing ingredients and shake. You can make this a few hours ahead and let sit at room temp.&#013;&#010;3. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Taste for seasonings. Garnish with olives, pepperoncini (if using), Feta and dried oregano. 
</DirT>
</DirS>
<Desc>
In the original recipe there&apos;s no lettuce. That&apos;s my unorthodox (no pun intended) addition.
</Desc>
<Note>
I don&apos;t love the harsh flavor of raw onion, so I always soak the onion in water with a little splash of vinegar added, for about 30 minutes. It mellows the onion completely. I also added slices of some left over steak I had on hand - you could add cooked chicken also.
</Note>
<Nutr>
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 396 Calories; 37g Fat (79.9% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 508mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 7 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
</Nutr>
</RcpE></mx2>