Kittencal's Famous Greek Salad
"Be prepared for the best Greek salad on the planet! --- plan ahead the dressing needs at least 2 or more hours to blend the flavors, I sometimes add in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the dressing for a more cheesy dressing, all amounts may be adjusted to taste ---- to marinade the salad allow to sit at room temperature before serving, see bottom of instructions --- you will find this and many more of my recipes posted here http://kittencalskitchen.com/2009/04/13/kittens-famous-greek-salad/ ---also see my recipe #359292..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup olive oil (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
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1 extra large lemon, juice of (can use 2 lemons ( make certain that the lemon is at room temperature before squeezing)
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2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano (start with 2 teaspoons)
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3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
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1 large romaine lettuce, chopped (or use 2 small)
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2 -3 plum tomatoes, cut in wedges (use Roma tomatoes)
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1 English cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped)
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1 red onion, cut in slices
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1 green bell pepper (seeded and cut into rings or sliced) (optional)
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1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
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1 cup kalamata olive
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