Christmas Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

1. Recipe Title: Christmas Greek Salad with Feta Cheese

2. Brief Description: This gluten-free Christmas Greek salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that is perfect for the holiday season. Packed with fresh vegetables and tangy feta cheese, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make.

3. Servings: 7-8 people

4. Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

5. Ingredients:

- 2 tomatoes, diced

- 1 red bell pepper, sliced

- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

- 2 carrots, peeled and grated

- 1 cucumber, diced

- 2 cups spinach leaves, washed and dried

- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped

- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

For the dressing:

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

6. Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:

A. Prepare the Vegetables:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, sliced red and yellow bell peppers, grated carrots, diced cucumber, spinach leaves, and chopped iceberg lettuce.

B. Make the Dressing:

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.

C. Assemble the Salad:

3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

4. Toss the salad gently to coat all the vegetables with the dressing.

D. Add Feta Cheese:

5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

E. Serve:

6. Serve the Christmas Greek salad immediately as a side dish or with grilled protein of your choice.

7. Special Tips or Variations:

- To add more flavor, you can sprinkle some black olives or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or mint over the salad.

- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the dressing and feta cheese just before serving to keep it fresh and crisp.

- Feel free to adjust the vegetable quantities or types based on personal preferences or what's in season.