Anybody have a great vinaigrette recipe for a Greek salad?

[Shakespeare]

Get away from me with the store-bought stuff; it never tastes quite right. I'm usually quite good at whipping up tasty vinaigrettes, but I can't quite figure out what to put in one for a traditional Greek salad.

Please, take pity on me and share your recipes! :-)

[bearfan454]

1. Mix red wine vinegar,

olive oil, garlic, and fresh cracked pepper.

[cmf]

2. I don't know exact amounts

But I figure it would have to have olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic. Just play with the amounts to taste.

[SOteric]

3. With Oregano and Feta Cheese:

2 T. Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 T Dijon mustard
1 T fresh lemon juice
2 T minced and distressed fresh oregano (use half if you're using dried)
1 T minced and distressed fresh mint
2 small garlic cloves, mashed and minced
1/2 cup minced red onion
4 oz. crumbled feta cheese


I dress a greek pasta salad with these that is a real favourite. The secret is to dress the pasta while it's still hot, then wait for it to chill before tossing in the fresh vegetables.

[Shakespeare]

4. Thank you! Very intrigued by the inclusion of mint.

And the pasta idea sounds good, too--any particular kind of pasta you use with this?

[SOteric]

5. Yes! I make it with orzo believe it or not.

A pound of orzo (dry weight), an entire english cucumber, black olives (how many depends on whether I can get kalimatas as they're salty), diced red onion, grape tomatoes and of course, lots more feta cheese.

I've never put it on a table on a potluck and had it last more than 20 minutes.

[Shakespeare]

6. Again, very interesting.

Will definitely have to try it with orzo! I love Greek salad (and any excuse to eat lots of red onions and feta cheese together is always a good thing), but have never found a vinaigrette recipe I'm happy with. Thanks!

[grasswire]

7. I've had greek vinaigrette...

....that has pureed pepperoncini in it, and it was very good. Olive oil, red wine vinegar, yada yada, but also the pepperoncini. An excellent flavor!