Salata

11 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 20 min

“This is a light, refreshing Middle Eastern salad dressing that has been served at family functions since I was a baby.” - by Leslie

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
2 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 cup canola oil
1 large head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, sliced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

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Directions

In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil. Shake well.
In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well.) Toss well.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (9 total)

Calories
291 cal
15%

Fat
27.8 g
43%

Carbs
10.7 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (11)

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CHICA

Aug. 27, 2003

"I followed the recipe to the letter, and it tasted like...oil and some lemon juice. I took a taste and hated it. I threw it out. I was very disappointed, but I guess when you look at the fact that it'..." See mores 2 &1/2 cups lemon juice and 1 cup canola oil, you can understand why it just tastes like oil."