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Elleniki Salati (Greek Salad)Lathoxitho

Elleniki Salati (Greek Salad)
Ingredients

1 head Romaine or head lettuce
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cucumber, sliced or cubed
2 chopped green onions or one small regular onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped parsley, preferably the flat Italian kind
Feta or Kasseri cheese
Greek olives

Tear or slice lettuce into bite-size pieces. Add the other veggies, toss with Greek salad dressing. Sprinkle crumbled cheese on top, garnish with olives.

Lathoxitho (Greek Salad Dressing)
Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil (Greek or Extra Virgin Italian)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 or 4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh peppermint, or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon dill (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar. Put the lid on and shake very well. Or, mix in a blender. Variations: Add 1 teaspoon anchovy paste and/or 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard.