07 — THE SEASONAL EDIT

Greek Expectations

Name: Greek Expectations
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Ingredients: ~ 2 big handfuls Romaine lettuce; ~ 1 cup Red pepper; ~ 1 cup Cucumber; ~ 1/4 cup Red onion; ~ 1/4 cup Kalamata olives; ~ 1/2 cup Feta cheese; ~ 1 cup Tomatoes; ~ generous amount Grilled shrimp; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 Tbsp dried oregano; ½ tsp Dijon mustard

20 mins2-3 SERVINGS

"I literally got myself through most of university with this salad. It's my version of comfort food at this point. Grill the shrimp — don't skip that step. The dressing is sharp and oregano-forward."

The Foundation

Romaine lettuce

~ 2 big handfuls

Red pepper

~ 1 cup

Cucumber

~ 1 cup

Red onion

~ 1/4 cup

Kalamata olives

~ 1/4 cup

Feta cheese

~ 1/2 cup

Tomatoes

~ 1 cup

Grilled shrimp

~ generous amount

The Elixir: Greek Vinaigrette

extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup

red wine vinegar

3 Tbsp

garlic, grated

1 clove

dried oregano

1 Tbsp

Dijon mustard

½ tsp

Not So Simple Salads

Greek Expectations

The Foundation

Romaine lettuce

Red pepper

Cucumber

Red onion

Kalamata olives

Feta cheese

Tomatoes

Grilled shrimp

The Elixir: Greek Vinaigrette

extra-virgin olive oil

red wine vinegar

garlic, grated

dried oregano

Dijon mustard

"A naked leaf is an unfulfilled promise."