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This is the absolute best salad I have ever had! The dressing is what really makes this dish! I eat this salad as a meal but it can also be eaten as a side salad. Ingredients:
1 bag of lettuce (sweet butter lettuce is the best) |
1/2 large cucumber |
1/2 large green bell pepper |
1/2 medium vidalia onion |
1 bunch of cilantro |
1/4 cup of green olives |
1/2 cup of feta cheese |
3 to 4 large cloves of garlic |
1/4 cup of lemon juice |
1/4 cup of good extra virgin olive oil (i like lucini premium select) |
1/2 tablespoon of finely ground sea salt |
Directions:
1. Combine the salt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a large glass bowl
2. Using a garlic press, add the garlic cloves to the mixture and set aside
3. Peel the cucumber and cut into thin round slices
4. Cut the bell pepper into long strips
5. Cut the onion into thin strips that are half the length of the bell pepper strips
6. Add the cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and onion strips to the garlic and olive oil mixture
7. Toss to coat the vegetables and set aside to marinate
8. Cut the stems off of the cilantro and coarsely chop the cilantro leaves
9. Cut each of the green olives in half
10. In a large bowl combine the lettuce, feta cheese, green olives, and cilantro
11. Pour the entire bowl of vegetables and marinade/dressing on top of the lettuce
12. Mix well and allow the salad to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving
13. **Note that more or less oil, salt, garlic, or lemon juice can be used according to taste
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