Citrusy Greek Salad with Ouzo-Infused Dressing

Name: Citrusy Greek Salad with Ouzo-Infused Dressing
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cucumber; 1 red onion; ½ cup Kalamata olives; 1 orange; 1 grapefruit; 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon ouzo; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; Salt and pepper; ½ cup feta cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh mint

A refreshing twist on a classic Greek delight

Enjoy the bright, vibrant flavors of this citrus-infused Greek salad complemented by an aromatic ouzo dressing.

25 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

2 cups mixed greens

such as arugula and baby spinach

1 cup cherry tomatoes

halved

1 cucumber

thinly sliced

1 red onion

thinly sliced

½ cup Kalamata olives

pitted and halved

For the Citrus Components

1 orange

peeled and segmented

1 grapefruit

peeled and segmented

1 lemon

thinly sliced

For the Ouzo-Infused Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon ouzo

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Topping

½ cup feta cheese

crumbled

2 tablespoons fresh mint

chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Salad Base

Rinse Greens

Rinse and dry the mixed greens.

Add to Bowl

Place greens in a large salad bowl.

Add Veggies and Olives

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, onions, and olives.

Prepping the Citrus Components

Segment Citrus

Carefully peel and segment the orange and grapefruit.

Ensure all citrus is free from seeds.

Slice Lemon

Thinly slice the lemon into rings.

Combine with Greens

Add the citrus segments and lemon slices to the mixing bowl of greens.

Chill the citrus in the refrigerator before prepping for a refreshing touch.

Cooking Process

Making Dressing

Whisk olive oil, ouzo, lemon juice, and honey together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Combining Ingredients

Drizzle the ouzo-infused dressing over the prepared salad base.

Tossing the Salad

Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of the dressing and citrus components.

Plating & Serving