Greek Salad

Refreshing and simple. With or without lettuce, this salad is always a good choice.

Ingredients:

• 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced in rounds and then chopped in half

• 1 red pepper, chopped

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta*

• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

For the Salad Dressing:

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 T fresh lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove, peeled

• 1/2 t dried oregano

• 1/4 t dijon, or other mustard

• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Pulse all dressing ingredients in a mini prep processor until blended. Mix veggies and lettuce and toss with dressing, careful not to overdress. Sprinkle feta on salad. Reserve any leftover dressing in an air tight jar

*Buy a block of feta and crumble the portion you need. Add olives if desired