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famous greek salad

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Found this recipe in one of my old cookbooks (The Gasparilla Cookbook) - it makes a great presentation and is definitely worth the effort.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For famous greek salad

  • POTATO SALAD
  • 6
    potatoes, boiled
  • 2
    green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    salad dressing
  • salt to taste
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bunch
    lettuce
  • 3 c
    potato salad (see above)
  • 12
    watercress leaves (optional)
  • 2
    tomatoes, medium - cut into wedges
  • 1
    cucumber, cut lengthwise into 8 fingers
  • 1
    avocado, cut into wedges
  • 8 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1
    green pepper, cut into 8 strips
  • 4 slice
    canned beets (optional)
  • 4
    shrimp, peeled and coked
  • 4
    anchovy fillets
  • 12
    black olives (greek style preferred)
  • 4
    radishes, sliced
  • 4
    green onions, whole
  • 1/2 c
    distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    salad oil (blend both oils together)

How To Make famous greek salad

  • 1
    Line a large platter with outside lettuce leaves. Place 3 cups of the potato salad in a mound in the center of the platter. Cover with remaining lettuce which has been shredded. Arrange the watercress (if using) on top of the lettuce.
  • 2
    Place the tomato wedges around the outer edge of the salad with a few on the top and place the cucumber in between the tomatoes, making a solid base of the salad. Place the avocado slices around the outside.
  • 3
    Place crumbled feta on top of the salad, with the green pepper slices over all. On the very top, place the sliced beets (if using) with a shrimp on each beet slice and an anchovy fillet on top of the shrimp.
  • 4
    The entire salad is then sprinkled with the vinegar and then with the oil. Sprinkle oregano over all and serve at once. Serve with toasted garlic bread.
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