Salata

Salata is a perfect mezze dish to be on the table. Try this simple and delicious salata recipe, I am sure you will love it.

Ingredients - Salata:

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• Two medium sized tomatoes
• 5 small salad cucumbers
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
  

Preparation - Salata:

• Smash the garlic with salt in a mortar and pestle or in the bottom of the pan. Add olive oil and lemon juice and mix well with a whisk or a fork to allow the garlic flavor to permeate the liquid.

• Cut the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers into bite-size pieces and mix thoroughly with the liquid dressing. Eat immediately.

Suggestion: Add dried parsley flakes and / or dried mint flakes to the salad and toss.
Hint: Do not prepare the salad ahead of time. Must be eaten immediately after preparation, otherwise the dressing will cause the vegetables to wilt and become soggy.