The wide variety of Greek salads, whose homeland is Greece, is explained by the wide popularity outside this country. In Russia, the salad became public closer to the new century, only in a slightly modified form. Feta cheese is added to traditional Greek cheese, which is made from goat's or sheep's milk. A more budget-friendly version of the salad allowed cheese. Vegan lovers prefer to replace feta with soy bean tofu.
The Five Most Commonly Used Ingredients in Greek Salad Recipes:
The classic composition of the basket for Greek salad is as follows:
- feta cheese
- tomatoes
- cucumbers
- olives
- shallots
- olive oil
Spices include only salt, oregano and ground black pepper.
In different variations of Greek, they add to it: capers, anchovies, dried tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, lettuce leaves, assorted herbs, garlic, the mentioned cheese, crackers, chicken fillet and much more.
The Five Fastest Greek Salad Recipes:
| Dish Name | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula salad with mustard and walnuts | 10 min | 387 | +84 |
| Salad with feta cheese and tomatoes | 15 min | 139 | +150 |
| Salad in pita bread with feta cheese | 15 min | 93 | +80 |
| Greek salad with Dungan pepper and feta cheese | 15 min | 126 | +40 |
| Greek salad of vegetables and cheese | 20 min | 84 | +98 |
The main difference between Greek and any other salads is the brightness and larger slicing of vegetables. At home, the salad is not mixed before serving - it is done directly in the plate. The taste is not affected in any way, rather, it is a matter of habit. Brightness is achieved with the help of green cucumbers, red tomatoes, black olives, white cheese and the yellowness of olive oil. Although the Greeks themselves prefer to peel cucumbers.
Tips and Tricks:
- add a little lemon juice in olive oil to the salad with a subtle flavor
- the dish will taste better if salt and spices are mixed into vegetable oil, then water the vegetables
- you need to be careful with salt: there is enough of it in cheese and olives