MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ VEVČANSKI SALATA (Vevchani Salad with honey mustard garlic dressing)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Low-fat feta reduces calories while ricotta is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are lower in calories and canned olives are usually cheaper.

Prepare iceberg lettuce and arugula, placing them in a bowl.

Cut iceberg lettuce into wedges and remove the core.

Slice cucumber into quarters and cut into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on.

Chop red onion into rings or half circles, adjusting the amount based on preference.

Peel and cut carrot into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Slice banana peppers and add to the salad (optional).

Cover the salad and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.

In a mason jar, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and fresh lemon juice.

Grate 1 garlic clove into the jar.

Add 1 tablespoon of honey and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Add Dijon mustard to the jar and shake well to combine the dressing.

Taste the dressing and adjust ingredients as necessary.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens