Feta olive salad
One day while I stood in line at the deli waiting for my turkey I saw a delicious looking salad. It seemed to have cucumbers, tomatoes and olives. It was quite pricey per pound and for 8 people I would need hmm, allot! So I went home and tossed together the things I thought were in it. I love this combination and this is my version! A note– I have found this salad does not last long so make it right before serving and make enough for that meal. I eat it later but it doesn’t stay fresh!
Ingredients
2 cucumbers, cut into chunks
3 tomatoes cut into chunks
1/2 bunch parsley chopped fine
2 cloves garlic minced
10 kalamata olives, no pits, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
juice of one lemon
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. salt or to taste
Directions
Mix it all together
Yum….all my favourites in this salad 😋
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so glad Frances!
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This is one masterpiece lynz. But I am not really familiar with FETA cheese…can you help me with that?
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hmm ok greek cheese maybe? I don’t remember what would be the equivalent, hmm a salty type of cheese? It comes in a block and is kind of crumbly?
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Oh ok I’ll try checking it up .
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It is Greek Cheese from Sheep’s Milk!
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Oh ok..Thank u
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ok thanks! I figured but wasn’t sure!
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Sounds and looks delicious.. I am a foodie and would love to try this..: )
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I am so glad! please let me know if you try it and make any changes! I love trying new things!
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Sure.. stay blessed and keep cooking
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you too!
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Sounds like Greek Salad that you have made. I make this often and is always a hit.
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ha ha ok thank you! I didn’t know quite what it was but that must be it!!!
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I have a recipe that people say is better than the deli or restaurants
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that is cool! Yes I decided finally to just give it a go and I love the results! I make it weekly ha ha
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I’m definitely going to try this… Looks so yummy 😍
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thanks Deanne!
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This salad looks so refreshing
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thanks dear! I really like it
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Thank you for sharing! 🙂 This is perfect for when we have a barbecue. I think it would be good as a meal too, especially if I add chicken or tuna!
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yes! I have put chicken in it as well!
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Is it better with chicken?
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Well I put cubed left over chicken and it was yummy, but as I stated this salad does not taste great for long maybe the feta! so we eat it immediately! But yes I loved it with chicken and it is a meal then!
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You know how some people go bananas for chocolate? Well THIS would be a weakness for me! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Yes me too!!!! glad you like it
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Yum – calamata olives and feta with fresh cukes and tomatoes – what could be better!!!!????
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I know right? a friend asked about chicken which yes I have added and that is great too! Thanks jodi!
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wow – great thought to add a protein! Love chicken – it is so flexible!
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yes it is!
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Looks simple, healthy and tasty .
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thanks yes it is simple for sure!
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looks yummy…..
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Thanks
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I think if I could afford you, I would hire you as my private cook…just alittle dream….never hurts to dream a little…LOL
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ha ha I wish we lived near by I would be dropping some goodies off here and there! My favorite thing to do, it would be a great match!
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and I would enjoy every bite!!!!
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your a good friend!! I would love bringing it by as much!
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thanks I feel the same way…come on over and we can play in the yard, I have more bowling balls to finish up and I am in the middle of switching a few plants around….LOL
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wow sounds like fun!!! lol
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🙂
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Goodness, gracious it sounds wonderful!!!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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Lovely salad vegetables and feta cheese. What more could I ask for? I love the mix of the two in your recipe. Another great one, Lynz.
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Thanks Millie
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Oh gorgeous as usual and we loved the pasta last night 🙂
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So glad yeah!
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👍👍
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One of my favorites! It is a main staple that can be found on most Greek tables. 🙂 G-uno
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That is good to know!!
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Forgive the spelling but it’s called the Horitiki salad. “The peasants salad”Yours looks amazing! G-uno
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Looks yummy! I have all the ingredients except the cukes, olives, and feta. Bummer.
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oh sorry, next time!
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I put them on my shopping list already 🙂
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good! I hope you like it!
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Mmmm. These are all of my favorite salad things. I must make this today. It’s the classic Israeli salad, served everywhere in Israel, with my favorite Greek elements added in. Yumilicious!
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so glad you like it!
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That salad looks tasty, hold the olives….
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ha ha thanks
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Wonderful classic Greek salad … brings back so many memories of lunchtime in any taverna with a glass of retzina which tastes wonderful in Greece and like petrol anywhere else in the world and this salad as you watch the azure sky argue with the azure sea for who is the azurest of them all. Thank you for bringing it all back to me 🙂
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WOW!!!! amazing!!
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Yummy and nutritious. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Have a great week ahead,
Anand 🙂
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you too Anand!
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So simple but so delicious. Am transported to Crete and my holidays there – the best olives and feta cheese. I loved the gnarled trees of the olive grooves, so atmospheric and beautifully haunting.
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wow so cool!
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Looks delicious and refreshing, Lynz!
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Thanks
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I love this, Lynz. I’ve been eating a variant (blue cheese rather than feta) every day while my cucumbers and tomatoes last.
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wow cool that sound delicious!
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Yum, yum, yum!
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Thanks!
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Feta is also called salad cheese because of the rules from Greece. They don’t allow the name Feta st others than Greek cheese.
Your salad has all delicious parts inside, I will try this recipe Lynz 😀
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I am so glad!
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wonderful salad! Love the contents 🙂
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Thanks Freda!
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This sounds wonderful, Lynn. I’ve made cucumber and tomato salads before but never with olives and cheese. Sounds like something to try before the good Jersey tomatoes are gone!
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Yes yumm!
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Looks delicious.
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Thanks!
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Yeah, I have to give this one a try. Especially since I’m currently working on dropping some pounds.
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me too! I am back on track now finally!
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We’ll get there.
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I hope!
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Your foos looks awesome 👌
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Thanks!
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Food***
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Looks fresh and tasty! 🙂
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It was yummy
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Healthy, refreshing and delicious all in one! What else can I ask for! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Colorful, healthful, delicious and cheaper to make yours too 🙂
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yes way cheaper!
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🙂
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I made this salad for dinner today, served it together with Turkey Leg in Owen with potato-slices down the meat. Then oil and spices upstairs. Wow for a salad, so delicious Lynz 😀
There was no left of the salad…
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I am so glad you liked it and it was yummy!
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Lynz, many of the dishes you prepare not only look appetizing, but also very healthy. Also I just notice you started following my blog, and such bravery should be rewarded. However, I hope you’ll settle for a few laughs… until I can hire some real comedy writers. Sincerely though, Lynz, thank you I’m delighted your following, and I’ll do my best to regularly put a smile on your face.
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ha ha thanks! I hope you will follow me back I would love to hear your wonderful comments on my food! I look forward to more of your posts!
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I look forward to it, and I am going to keep up on the wonderful food you cook. I started following you, and I think my nose will lead me. 😀
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ha ha thanks! nice to see you here!
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Your welcome, and I think I should be thanking you. ;o)
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Gorgeous presentation…Love the bowl too!!
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Thanks!
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This is my kind of salad 🙂 Looks delicious Lynn!
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Thanks Antonia
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This looks delicious! 🙂
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thanks so much!
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