Chef Douglas makes fresh Greek Salad - Douglas Demos 🥗

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Low-fat feta reduces calories while ricotta offers a similar texture.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories, while black olives are often less expensive.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has health benefits, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Start with cucumber and make simple cuts instead of cubing.

Add pitted Kalamata olives with a little bit of juice for brine.

Slice red onion very thin, being careful not to use too much as it can overwhelm the salad.

Choose sheep's milk feta for more flavor and add it to the salad.

Add fresh mint and dill without mincing them to avoid browning.

Use cherry tomatoes, preferably golden ones, for flavor and acidity.

Prepare a dressing with flake sea salt and black pepper.

Add a generous amount of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to the salad.

Gently mix the salad without breaking up the feta too much, allowing it to remain intact.

Crush dried oregano over the salad before serving.

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