Gugel Family Cookbook

Ellen's Greek Salad

1 medium head of Romaine lettuce
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges (or substitute grape or cherry tomatoes cut in half)
2/3 cup Greek olives
1 to 1 1/2 cups feta, crumbled
freshly ground black pepper

Dressing:

2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup olive oil

For the dressing, combine the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt. Whisk in the olive oil and set aside.

Wash and spin the lettuce dry. Tear into bite-sized pieces and put in a large salad bowl. Add the onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Mix with the dressing. Add the feta and some freshly ground black pepper. mix to thoroughly coat everything again.