Friday, July 6, 2012

Peasant Salad

Over the years we have developed our own style of salad, that is a variation of Israeli salad, traditional Bulgarian salad - Shopska salata, and some creativity.
 As the year goes by, we are going to share other versions of this salad, but as it is 104F outside and our garden started producing cucumbers here is the Summer version.

Ingredients:
1 medium tomato
1 or 2 Boston pickles or 1 Japanese cucumber
1 avocado
2-3 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (sweet, Spanish, red, green - whatever is your hart's desire)
Feta Cheese

Directions:
1. Split the cucumber into quarters and chopped it up into thin triangles
2. Chop the tomato into small cubes
3. Chop the avocado into small cubes
4. Finely mince the basil leaves
5. Mix together  with the onions
6.  Grate some feta cheese on top - to taste
7. Season with olive oil, kosher salt, black paper and Aged Red Wine Vinegar to taste
8. Mix and serve with some good bread


It is a great side dish as well as a meal on it's own.

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