| Zorba |
Yet another variation of Greek salad!
Credits: Eat Greek Tonight
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| Zorba Ingredients |
| Order |
Quantity |
Ingredient |
Alternative |
Notes |
| 250 |
mL |
Cheese ( Feta )
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Crumbled |
| 1 |
Large |
Cucumber
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Peel on, cut in to 1/2" cubes |
| 2 |
Clove |
Garlic
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Minced |
| 60 |
mL |
Mauntano
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Mint |
Fresh, minced |
| 125 |
mL |
Mint
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Lightly packed, fresh leaves |
| 185 |
mL |
Oil ( Olive )
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| 125 |
mL |
Olives ( Black )
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"Kalamata" |
| 30 |
mL |
Oregano
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| 2 |
Medium |
Peppers ( Red )
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Cut into 1/2" squares |
| 2 |
Medium |
Peppers ( Green )
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Cut into 1/2" squares |
| 5 |
mL |
Salt
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| 5 |
mL |
Sugar ( White )
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| 15 |
mL |
Thyme
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| 4 |
Medium |
Tomatoes
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Firm & ripe, cut into 1" chunks |
| 60 |
mL |
Vinegar ( White )
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| Zorba Ingredients |
| Order |
Quantity |
Ingredient |
Alternative |
Notes |
| 8 |
oz |
Cheese ( Feta )
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Crumbled |
| 1 |
Large |
Cucumber
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Peel on, cut in to 1/2" cubes |
| 2 |
Clove |
Garlic
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Minced |
| 4 |
Tablespoon |
Mauntano
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Mint |
Fresh, minced |
| 1/2 |
Cup |
Mint
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Lightly packed, fresh leaves |
| 3/4 |
Cup |
Oil ( Olive )
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| 1/2 |
Cup |
Olives ( Black )
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"Kalamata" |
| 2 |
Tablespoon |
Oregano
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| 2 |
Medium |
Peppers ( Red )
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Cut into 1/2" squares |
| 2 |
Medium |
Peppers ( Green )
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Cut into 1/2" squares |
| 1 |
Teaspoon |
Salt
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| 1 |
Teaspoon |
Sugar ( White )
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| 1 |
Tablespoon |
Thyme
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| 4 |
Medium |
Tomatoes
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Firm & ripe, cut into 1" chunks |
| 1/4 |
Cup |
Vinegar ( White )
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| Zorba Directions |
Gently toss tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and peppers in a large bowl.
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In a food processor with a steel blade, process the garlic and salt to a paste.
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Add the mint leaves, and process to a fine mince.
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Add the oregano, thyme, and sugar and process smooth.
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With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream.
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Add the vinegar.
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Taste and correct for seasonings.
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Transfer the dressing to a glass jar, cap tightly, and store in a cool place several hours.
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Bring the dressing to room temperature before using shaking the jar vigorously to blend.
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Pour the dressing over platter and top with crumbled cheese and scatter with olives.
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Sprinkle minced mint for garnish.
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