This
is actually a hybrid recipe, combining both Turkish
and Swedish flavors. For centuries, Sweden was a predominantly
white, Protestant nation, but over time, more and more
Eastern and Southern European immigrants saw the benefits
of this Nordic land. Hence the origins of this salad.
salad:
3 tomatoes
1 hothouse cucumber
1 onion, red or
yellow
3 ounces feta cheese
dressing:
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
salt and pepper
Dice
the tomatoes.
Cut
the cucumber into strips, then into 2-inch rectangular
pieces.
Dice
the onion.
In a
small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard.
Crush the garlic clove and add it. In slow, steady stream,
add the olive oil, whisking constantly. Yo should have
a yellow-colored liquid, with a slightly creamy consistency.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a
salad bowl, toss the cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Drizzle
with the dressing and stir to coat. Top with crumbled
or diced feta cheese.
Refrigerate
until you're ready to serve.
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