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[edit] Ingredients
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lrg head romaine lettuce, washed, drained and torn into bite-size pieces |
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medium hothouse cucumber, trimmed, peeled and sliced |
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vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and sliced or cut into wedges |
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Pinch of sugar |
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small green bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into rings |
½ |
small red onion, peeled and cut into rings |
12 |
-16 kalamata olives |
6 |
-8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled or cut into 1 1/2 inch-long |
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"fingers" |
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cup olive oil, plus 1-2 teaspoons, divided |
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Strained juice of 1 lemon |
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Freshly ground black pepper |
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Garnish: Sprigs of Italian (flat-leafed) parsley |
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For serving: Crusty rustic bread |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
Arrange romaine on large platter. Leaving border of lettuce around edge of platter, place cucumbers on top of lettuce. Sprinkle tomatoes with a little sugar if they don't have a sweet taste. Arrange tomatoes on top of cucumbers; top with green pepper rings, red onions and olives. Place cheese in center of salad. |
Step 2 |
In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice and garlic salt; stir to combine. Drizzle over salad ingredients. Drizzle remaining 1-2 teaspoons olive oil on cheese and sprinkle crumbled dried oregano or rigani on top of cheese. Season entire salad with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve with crusty bread. |





