Greek Salad
Bubba Durand

1 large head romaine, cut & washed & spun dry
sliced red onions
crumbled feta cheese
kalamata olives
whole pepperoncini or sliced banana peppers

Dressing:
1/2 cup Greek kalamata olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 t salt
1/2 t Greek oregano
3 large strips of lemon zest*
5 t freshly squeezed lemon juice

*(removed with a potato peeler)
Dressing:
Lightly crush the garlic with the side of a knife and add it to the olive oil.
Stir in remaining ingredients EXCEPT the lemon juice.
Let sit 1/2 hour, then remove and discard the garlic and lemon peel.
Stir in the lemon juice.

Toss the lettuce with the dressing.
Arrange on individual plates and top with feta cheese, olives, onions, and peppers to taste.



The Johnson Family Cookbook