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Greek · Salad
Lenten Village Salad
Χωριάτικη νηστίσιμη
Greek salad without the feta
Wine & oil daysPrep 15 minNo cookingServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Put the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and onion in a wide bowl and salt them.
- Scatter the olives and capers on top.
- Drizzle with oil and vinegar and sprinkle with oregano.
- Serve straight away with plenty of bread for the juices.
Tip. A spoon of tahini thinned with lemon makes a creamy stand-in for the feta.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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