another {greek} recipe

i love greek salads. 

i love panera.

i love the greek salad at panera.

so i googled the recipe.  and i found this.  i made it a couple of weeks ago and we loved it!

{i just smashed a mosquito on my hand.  while sitting in my living room.  yuck.}

a few nights later i started to make my usual greek salad:  cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese.  we were headed to a cook-out & instead of making a balsamic vinaigrette like i usually do, bubba begged me to use the panera recipe.  

and i did.  and it was wonderful again.  so winner-winner.  meat-free dinner.  {ha.}

Panera's Greek Salad Recipe
1/2 c red wine vinegar
2 t garlic, minced
2 t shallot, minced
2 t fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 t fresh basil, chiffonade
1 t Dijon or whole-grain mustard
salt/pepper to taste
1-1 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil

Whisk all ingredients except oil together in a mixing bowl.  Once combined, slowly pour in EVOO, whisking to form an emulsion.

***i think next time i might combine in a blender to make a smooth dressing.  with all the fresh herbs it's a little thick and lumpy.


perfect summer recipe.  enjoy!!!