Description
A stunning, layered salad that combines fresh Greek ingredients with creamy feta cheese, presented as an elegant tower perfect for a dinner party or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- In a separate small bowl, crumble the feta cheese and set aside.
- To assemble the tower, place a ring mold or a tall round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) on a serving plate. Begin by layering a handful of mixed greens at the bottom.
- Add a layer of the vegetable mixture on top of the greens, pressing gently to compact.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of crumbled feta over the vegetables.
- Repeat layers: greens, vegetables, and feta until the mold is filled, pressing each layer gently. Top with a final layer of feta and a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts.
- Carefully lift the ring mold straight up to reveal the tower. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder flavor, use less red onion or substitute with shallots. To make ahead, prepare the ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek