This Greek salad recipe is great for lunch or as a side dish.  The perfect quick, easy and healthy summer salad.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Cavendar All-Purpose Greek Seasoning
  ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup sliced cucumber
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup grape tomatoes or tomato wedges
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives
• ½ cup feta cheese
• 1 8 oz bag salad greens

Directions

In a large salad bowl mash salt and garlic together with the back of a fork making a paste. Whisk in oil, vinegar, Greek seasoning, pepper, and sugar.  Add cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, and feta.  Just before serving, add salad greens and toss.

If you don't have or can't find Cavendar's All Purpose Greek Seasoning, here are the ingredients to make your own:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  
  

Mix together and store in airtight container in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

I hope you enjoy this tasty Greek salad! Share your summer salad recipes with us.  Hope to hear from you!