famous greek salad

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 12, 2015

Found this recipe in one of my old cookbooks (The Gasparilla Cookbook) - it makes a great presentation and is definitely worth the effort.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • POTATO SALAD
  • 6 - potatoes, boiled
  • 2 - green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing
  • - salt to taste
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bunch lettuce
  • 3 cups potato salad (see above)
  • 12 - watercress leaves (optional)
  • 2 - tomatoes, medium - cut into wedges
  • 1 - cucumber, cut lengthwise into 8 fingers
  • 1 - avocado, cut into wedges
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 - green pepper, cut into 8 strips
  • 4 slices canned beets (optional)
  • 4 - shrimp, peeled and coked
  • 4 - anchovy fillets
  • 12 - black olives (greek style preferred)
  • 4 - radishes, sliced
  • 4 - green onions, whole
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup salad oil (blend both oils together)

How To Make famous greek salad

  • Step 1
    Line a large platter with outside lettuce leaves. Place 3 cups of the potato salad in a mound in the center of the platter. Cover with remaining lettuce which has been shredded. Arrange the watercress (if using) on top of the lettuce.
  • Step 2
    Place the tomato wedges around the outer edge of the salad with a few on the top and place the cucumber in between the tomatoes, making a solid base of the salad. Place the avocado slices around the outside.
  • Step 3
    Place crumbled feta on top of the salad, with the green pepper slices over all. On the very top, place the sliced beets (if using) with a shrimp on each beet slice and an anchovy fillet on top of the shrimp.
  • Step 4
    The entire salad is then sprinkled with the vinegar and then with the oil. Sprinkle oregano over all and serve at once. Serve with toasted garlic bread.

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Category: Potato Salads
Category: Salads
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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