Mediterranean Salad
Blue Ribbon Recipe
I really love the freshness of Greek Salad and this one sure hits the spot.
Ingredients
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2 cfrench bread, stale and cubed
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 cenglish cucumber cut in 1/2 inch cubes
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1/2 cred pepper
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1/2 cgreen onions, finely sliced
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4 cparsley, fresh and chopped
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2 mediumtomatoes, diced
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DRESSING INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsplemon juice
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3/4 tspsalt
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1 largegarlic clove, finely chopped
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1/2 tsppepper, freshly ground
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1 tspground cinnamon
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1/4 tspground allspice
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9 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
How to Make Mediterranean Salad
- NOTE: After a couple of hours, the croutons will start to absorb the dressing. Some people like this; others (including the reviewer for Toronto Life!) do not. Time the addition of the croutons to suit your taste.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spread the bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning them every few minutes.
- They will take 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how fresh the bread is.
- Assemble the cucumber, peppers, green onion and parsley in a large bowl; leave out the tomatoes for now.
- Prepare the dressing: Stir the lemon juice, salt and garlic together until the salt dissolves.
- Add the pepper, cinnamon and allspice, then slowly beat in the olive oil.
- (May be prepared up to 12 hours ahead to this point.)
- Place the cut up tomatoes on top of the other vegetables.
- Pour on the dressing and toss well; add the croutons and toss again (see note).
About Mediterranean Salad
Course/Dish: Vegetables Lettuce Salads
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: Greek
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
Hashtag: #Mediterranean Salad
