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Chilled Lettuce Wedge



1      Head Iceberg Lettuce

Cut lettuce in half.

Fill a clean sink or large bowl with cold water.

Place lettuce into water; let soak for a few minutes.

Remove lettuce from water; place into a colander.

Cover lettuce and place colander into fridge.

Leave lettuce to drain and crisp-up for at least 12 hours.



Recipe serves four:

1/2  Red Onion, sliced thin
1     Cucumber, peel and slice
1     Tomato, medium dice
1     Green Pepper, medium dice
1     Avocado, slice thin
8      Olives, any
Optional:
Anchovy
Fete Cheese


Greek Dressing:

1     Green Onion, sliced thin
1     Clove Garlic, minced
1/2  Tbs. Oregano, dry
1/4  tsp. Black Pepper
1/4  tsp. Salt

3     Tbs. Lemon Juice
3     Tbs. Red Vinegar
6    Tbs. Olive Oil



Place all dressing ingredients, minus oil, into a small bowl.

Let ingredients steep in bowl for about 15 minutes.

Add oil and mix well.



Remove lettuce from colander.

Cut each half in half again to make 4 quarters.

Place each wedge onto a plate.

Garnish with the cut vegetables.

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of dressing over the wedge and serve.

 
 
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