What kind of lettuce for a Greek salad?

kittycarr · May 2009

I dont' know if that's a dumb question or not. You use romaine for cesar salads, iceberg for garden salads...just wondering if there was a certain kind for Greek. I know you can use whatever you want buuuut.....

lzybeanie · May 2009

I've always used romaine...this is what my friend's ex-boyfriend whose parents were off-the-boat Greek used. Don't know if that makes it any more authentic!

kittycarr · May 2009

What kind of dressing too? Is there a particular kind or is that totally optional?

breezee_bean · May 2009

I always use Romaine. But then again, I am 1/2 mexican, so that for what you will=P

meglew · May 2009

I would use fresh spinach, but I love spinach!

breezee_bean · May 2009

kittycarr:
What kind of dressing too? Is there a particular kind or is that totally optional?

6 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pepper to taste

I usually used this and add feta cheese the the bowl.

Rebekah1021 · May 2009

I use romaine for all salads. I think it tastes better

Brideofranken · May 2009

Im pretty sure you use romaine.

and greek dressing. greek vinaigrette I think. can you go to panera? they have an AWESOME greek dressing and you can buy it in a bottle. yum.

breezee_bean · May 2009

breezee_bean:

kittycarr:
What kind of dressing too? Is there a particular kind or is that totally optional?
6 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pepper to taste
I usually used this and add feta cheese the the bowl.

this is a really yummy creamy dressing. I use all milk and some plain yogurt to thicken it up a wee bit.

1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 2 garlic cloves, minced fine 1 teaspoon dried oregano (mediterranean) salt & freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk, but buttermilk is best)

pincushions · May 2009

breezee_bean:

I always use Romaine. But then again, I am 1/2 mexican, so that for what you will=P

ditto!!!

I also add kalamata olives and crumbled fetta.

kittycarr · May 2009

REALLY BOF!! I LOVE Panera's greek salads. You just made my whole world by informing me I can buy their greek dressing! Many much kisses to you!!!

Breezee, that recipe sounds divine and I will try it!!

rebs · May 2009

Apparently a true greek salad has NO lettuce. It is green peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives & feta cheese in a greek vinagrette. This is from my friend's greek grandmother. It may depend on what part of Greece they are from??

I usually add red peppers and green leaf lettuce. Sooooooo yummy!

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