Strawberry Tomato Greek Salad
INGREDIENTS
8 - 10 Fresh strawberries hulled and sliced or quartered
20 teardrop cherry or heirloom tomatoes
½ to 2/3 cup crumbled Greek Feta cheese
1 medium cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced (optional)
2 scallions trimmed and sliced or chopped or 1 small red onion, thinly sliced or chopped (optional)
½ cup fresh herbs or choice julienned or chopped: basil, mint, or parsley
3 tablespoons Kefi Life extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
Sea Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: Salad greens arugula, spinach, or mixed greens, pistachios or walnuts, spring onions, cress or microgreens
DIRECTIONS
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice or quarter them.
Halve the tomatoes. Slice the cucumbers and scallions or onions if using.
Chop the herbs.
In a large bowl or on a serving platter, combine the strawberries, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs. Add greens, if desired.
Crumble feta cheese over the top and sprinkle with nuts if using.
Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice). Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with extra herbs and serve immediately.
This recipe and these photos come from the talented Diane Kochilas!
