Greek Salad

Bright and cool

Ingredients for salad

• 6 cups spring mix salad
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced or halved
• 1/2 cup thin-sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives (will need to pit them)
• 1/2 cup cucumber sliced or very small cubed
• Fresh parsley for garnish and pepper to taste

Ingredients for Greek salad dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 Tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced or crushed
• 1 teaspoon quality Dijon mustard like Maille
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon each salt & pepper

In a medium bowl or a mason jar combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard and Italian seasoning.

Slice or cut cherry tomatoes in halves, cut cucumber into small 1/4 inch cubes, and cut a red onion in half then slice into very thin slices. The kalamata olives come with pits so you must remove pits before putting on the salad.

In a large bowl, layer salad feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and cucumber evenly to help have a balanced mix.

Dress the salad and toss. Garnish with fresh parsley and top with salt and pepper to taste.