Athenian salad (salata athenas)
Athenian salad (salata athenas) recipe in the greek category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 medium head lettuce
- 1 bunch romaine
- 10 radishes, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 6 scallions (with tops), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 24 greek or ripe green olives
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 (2 ounce) can rolled anchovies with capers, drained
Recipe method:
- Tear lettuce and romaine into bite-size pieces.
- Place lettuce, romaine, radishes, cucumber and scallions in large plastic bag.
- Close bag tightly and refrigerate.
- Shake oil, vinegar, salt and oregano in tightly covered jar. Refrigerate.
- Just before serving, shake dressing.
- Add dressing and olives to vegetables in bag.
- Close bag tightly and shake until ingredients are well coated.
- Pour salad into large bowl. Top with cheese and anchovies.
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