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Grilled Halloumi Kebabs
Appetizer Greek

Grilled Halloumi Kebabs

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oil and basil leaves in a food processor; pulse to combine. Place halloumi cheese in a flat bowl. Pour basil-infused oil over the cheese. Toss to coat and let marinate 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 7 minutes. Turn heat off and set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Add cherry tomatoes to the cheese and toss until coated. Thread cheese and tomatoes on skewers.
  5. 5 Place on the preheated grill. Grill for 3 minutes, flip and grill for 3 more minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle with vinegar reduction and serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil if desired.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Greek Quinoa
Lunch Greek

Greek Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.

By Lindsay

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Lunch Greek

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and garlic and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
  2. 2 Serve shrimp mixture in romaine leaves and sprinkle with feta cheese.

By Ashley DeStefano

Air Fryer Greek Frittata
Breakfast Greek

Air Fryer Greek Frittata

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 6-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs and cream together in a bowl. Stir in spinach, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan and cover tightly with foil.
  3. 3 Air-fry for 12 minutes. Remove foil and air-fry until top starts to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 4 to 8 minutes longer.

By Yoly

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops
Dinner Greek

Greek-Inspired Seared Pork Chops

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork chops between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound to flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides of the chops evenly with Greek seasoning.
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Place 2 chops in the hot skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Flip and cook until chops are no longer pink in the center, or to desired degree of doneness, 2 to 4 more minutes. Set aside and keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and repeat to cook remaining 2 chops.
  3. 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are slightly blistered and softened, about 3 minutes. Add olives and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve tomato mixture over pork chops and sprinkle each serving with feta cheese and parsley.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad
Dinner Greek

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, red onion, salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

By Kim Fusich

Eggplant with Almonds
Dinner Greek

Eggplant with Almonds

4.1

Prep
40 min
Cook
35 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 When the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, white wine, sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

By melinda

Greek Omelet with Asparagus and Feta Cheese
Breakfast Greek

Greek Omelet with Asparagus and Feta Cheese

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus and red bell pepper until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, oregano, basil, and salt and continue cooking until tomatoes are soft and spinach has cooked down, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a plate.
  2. 2 Melt butter in clean skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl and pour into hot butter, swirling skillet to cover entire bottom with egg mixture. Pull up an edge of the omelet with a spatula and tilt pan to allow unset egg to run underneath and cook; continue around pan, lifting omelet edge and tilting pan, until all the egg mixture is set. Sprinkle omelet with salt.
  3. 3 Spoon cooked asparagus mixture onto one side of the omelet and sprinkle with feta and Cheddar cheeses. Gently fold half the omelet over the vegetables and cheese and press edges lightly to seal in the filling. Cook until filling is hot and Cheddar cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Cut in slices to serve.

By Valerie Brunmeier

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad
Dinner Greek

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
  3. 3 Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

By Michelle Walker

Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Dinner Greek

Chicken Souvlaki Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in a large glass bowl; mix well. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not longer than 4 hours.
  2. 2 Mix together tzatziki, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip chicken over and continue grilling until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard excess marinade.
  5. 5 Combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a salad bowl. Drizzle with tzatziki dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad into 4 equal portions and top with cooked chicken.

By Bren

Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad
Lunch Greek

Greek-Inspired Gemelli Pasta Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gemelli pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 11 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer gemelli to a large bowl; add spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. Toss salad with vinaigrette until evenly coated.

By Annie Pfannkoch

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs
Lunch Greek

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto the skewers, alternating with bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
  5. 5 Cook skewers on preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides, and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Dolce Cuoco

Greek Flank Steak and Veggie Salad
Dinner Greek

Greek Flank Steak and Veggie Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for vegetables; pour remainder over steak and turn to coat. Seal bag. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place 1 rack in center position and another 4 inches from broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with reserved 1/2 cup marinade on the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  4. 4 Roast on center rack until vegetables begin to pucker and brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove baking sheet from oven and turn oven to broil. Push vegetables to the middle of the pan. Remove steak from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, brush off garlic, and set on top of vegetables. Discard marinade.
  6. 6 Broil steak on top rack, flipping once, until it begins to char and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare or 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Cover loosely with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing steak thinly across the grain. Serve warm steak and vegetables with pan juices over romaine, sprinkled with feta cheese and parsley.

By Molly Gilbert

My Big Fat Greek Salad
Salad Greek

My Big Fat Greek Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
  4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich

A Great Greek Pasta Salad
Salad Greek

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Behr

Greek Pasta Salad
Salad Greek

Greek Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
  5. 5 For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!

By Danielle Laroche

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta
Lunch Greek

Greek Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

4.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; slowly whisk in 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, whisking constantly. Transfer vinaigrette to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack to highest position preheat the oven's broiler on high.
  3. 3 Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange on a large baking sheet with sides
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, flipping zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Transfer to a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  5. 5 Fill a large pot with 1 gallon water and 2 tablespoons salt; bring to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse); transfer to the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
  6. 6 Transfer zucchini, bell pepper, pasta shells, shrimp, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, onion, and oregano to a bowl or gallon-sized resealable plastic bag (it can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add vinaigrette; toss to coat.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)
Dinner Greek

Greek Meatballs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk together onion, feta cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, oregano, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add turkey, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Use wet hands to form mixture into twenty 1 ½- to 2-inch meatballs. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and slightly firm, 10 to 12 minutes; meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point. Let meatballs cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine cooled meatballs and green beans in a large, resealable freezer bag. Tightly seal the bag, allowing as much air to escape as possible. Freeze for up to one month.
  6. 6 When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. 7 Empty frozen meatballs and beans onto a large, rimmed baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated 425 degree F (220 degree C) oven until veggies are tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, stir together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and salt for tzatziki sauce.
  10. 10 Serve meatballs and veggies with pita rounds and tzatziki sauce.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Greek Chicken and Potato Bowl
Lunch Greek

Greek Chicken and Potato Bowl

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
425 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken thighs, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Toss very thoroughly to combine, making sure the chicken thighs are completely and evenly coated with the marinade.
  2. 2 Wrap in plastic and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 12 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and grease generously with olive oil.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, halve potatoes lengthwise; slice each half into 3 equal pieces. Dice into cubes and set aside.
  5. 5 Transfer chicken thighs to the prepared sheet pan smooth-side up, spacing evenly. Reserve any excess marinade in the bowl.
  6. 6 Add the potatoes to the bowl the chicken was in, along with a splash of olive oil and a large pinch of salt. Toss well to coat evenly. Scatter potatoes onto the chicken and distribute as evenly as possible in between the chicken thighs to fill any empty spaces.
  7. 7 Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate or dish and cover. Chicken can be cut into bite-sized pieces if desired.
  8. 8 While chicken and potatoes are cooking, whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together for dressing. Taste and adjust vinegar or oil as needed. Whisk in parsley and oregano.
  9. 9 Toss the potatoes in the chicken fat and pan drippings, and return to the oven until well browned and crusty, 10 to 15 minutes. Let potatoes rest for a few minutes before removing them with a spatula.
  10. 10 To make bowls, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, chicken, potatoes, and dressing until evenly combined. Serve on top of a bowl of greens.

By John Mitzewich

Bloody Mary Bites
Appetizer

Bloody Mary Bites

3.9

Prep
3 min
Cook
720 min
Total
723 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the stems from the tomatoes, and place them in a shallow bowl. Pour vodka over them so that they are covered. Stir in the hot pepper sauce. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 To serve, mix together the lemon pepper and celery salt in a small dish. Serve tomatoes floating in vodka. Provide toothpicks so that your guests may pick up the tomatoes and dip them in the seasoning before eating.

By JEREMYC

BLT Bacon Bowls
Appetizer

BLT Bacon Bowls

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Turn two muffin tins upside down, and cover the outside of 9 cups with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  2. 2 Weave the bacon into a mat that is 9 strips across and 9 strips wide. Cut into 9 even squares. Place each square over one of the foil covered muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon cups from the pan and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, fill each with some lettuce and tomato halves. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve at room temperature.

By KoalaFace

Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes
Side Dish Italian

Air Fryer Roasted Tomatoes

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mist cherry tomatoes with olive oil cooking spray and sprinkle on herbs and salt. Set in the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Lower temperature to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) and air-fry for 8 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Cherry Tomato Bites
Appetizer

Cherry Tomato Bites

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut off the top 1/4 of each tomato and a very small slice off of the bottoms, if needed, to sit upright. Scoop out pulp using a baby spoon or grapefruit spoon. Place tomatoes cut-side down on paper towels to drain.
  2. 2 Combine salad dressing, bacon bits, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a bowl. Spoon evenly into tomatoes. Cover and chill in a refrigerator until ready to serve.

By mamaG

Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic
Appetizer Italian

Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut a slit in one side of the cherry tomatoes, and insert a sliver of garlic into each. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3 Bake tomatoes about 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until slightly shriveled. Serve warm.

By Hannahgirl

Tortellini Skewers
Appetizer American

Tortellini Skewers

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Toss tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto together in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Skewer 1 tortellini and 1 tomato on each toothpick; arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

By J Scholfield

Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Side Dish

Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit slightly larger than your air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Toss together tomatoes, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
  4. 4 Place parchment paper into the air fryer basket, then add tomatoes. Roast for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove tomatoes to a bowl using a spatula. Carefully lift parchment paper out of air fryer and top tomatoes with any remaining juices.

By France Cevallos

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza
Dinner Italian

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a "crust" to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

By themoodyfoodie

Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Dinner American

Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, stir well, then leave to sit while you prepare the purslane.
  2. 2 Rinse purslane well, then pat dry with a tea towel. Pick off any large leaves and the tender stems at the top and place in a bowl. Discard the larger sections of the stems.
  3. 3 Check tomato-cucumber mixture; by now, tomatoes should have released juices thanks to the salt. If not, stir well and let sit 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 Add purslane to the salad bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad
Lunch American

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
  2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar