It was the last of the spring lettuce from my CSA, and the first of the cucumbers for the season. I also got the gorgeous tropea onion in my share for the first time this season, and I had lots of oregano in my herb pots, so I decided it was time for salad.
This salad deserves a crunchy lettuce--romaine, iceberg, whatever kind I have here (I can't remember but it was crunchy) or a mix. I like to peel and seed my cucumbers then dice them. Red onion is great in this salad, and should either be thin dice or slices quartered. And if I have fresh oregano it is wonderful to throw handfuls on this salad. I probably should have used twice as much. Love that fresh flavor.
And of course, lots of feta, and a dressing of lemon juice, olive oil and salt. If I don't have fresh oregano, I put dried oregano in the dressing.
And, salad! I can't get enough of this combo.
Not Quite Greek Salad
Crunchy lettuce of some sort
Cucumber
Red onion
Feta Cheese
Fresh Oregano*
Dressing:
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Dry Oregano*
If you have fresh oregano, handfuls in this salad are awesome. Otherwise, I use 1 teaspoon dried oregano in the dressing.