Greek Salad With Fresh Basil
- 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn if large (additional garnish)
- 6 large plum tomatoes, shell only, cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 2 large pickling cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch squares.
- 6 oz. Feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 6 medium green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 Kalmata olives, pitted
- 4 to 6 flat anchovies, washed, gently patted dry
- Basil Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- Toss lettuce and basil leaves together in salad bowl.
- Mound gently.
- Arrange remaining ingredients attractively on lettuce with anchovies crossed on top.
- (Can be prepared to this point several hours in advance, wrapped airtight and refrigerated.) Garnish with basil leaves.
- Serve vinaigrette on the side.
- Makes 2 main course servings.
head iceberg lettuce, fresh basil, tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, anchovies, basil
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=208141 (may not work)