The Greek comes most notably from the kalamata olives and the feta, while the yogurt marinade provides the Tikka. It really does sound like a lot going on, but somehow it works. Delicious. I'd like to take elements of this recipe to try on their own - like using the yogurt marinade to grill chicken on its own (but perhaps marinating the chicken a little longer) and using the parsley-feta pesto as a dip or spread. Lots of possibilities!
On a side note, I have found a whole wheat pita pocket and a whole wheat flatbread that I love - they are not dry like many whole wheat pita breads and are pleasantly chewy. The flatbread is my favorite, but it has quite a bit more fat than the pita, so I try to use the flatbread a bit more sparingly. I am going to try something new here - when I find a specific product that I really like, I will try to link to it in my recipes, so look for the pita link in this recipe.
I had seen this recipe on the bulletin board and, while it sounded good, it didn't call out to me. On seeing your picture, I am adding it to the 'to try' list. Beautiful picture!! =)
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Looks delish! I am a fan of Greek Salad. I like the black olives and Feta Cheese ~ MMMM
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Rebel - I guess we really do eat with our eyes, huh? I often find that I'm more likely to try a recipe if it has a yummy-looking photo with it.
ReplyDeleteSharona - I love Greek salads too.
I was just about to balk at her recipe title, but then I saw that you were disgusted by it too :) Why oh why do they have to be so cutesie??
ReplyDeleteWe all love Greek around here. This looks worth trying for sure (if I change the name!)
Although the weather is starting to get really cold here, I would love to have a go at this salad...
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the recipe! We make this so often I'm afraid we'll get tired of it. To be honest, I never would have made this recipe if I hadn't seen it on the show. The cutse-y title is enough for me to ban it on principle alone :)
ReplyDeletePS. your pesto turned out so well! Mine's always a little thick so I think I need to cut down on something...though it makes for a good spread.
Recipegirl - I definitely recommend looking past the name and giving this recipe a try. :)
ReplyDeleteNina - I think it's fun to have a taste of summer now and then when the weather is cold.
Sharon - The consistency may be different because I may have cut back on the parsley - I can't remember. I don't like too much parsley.....
I really like this recipe too Alysha. I am always looking for great summer salad recipes that are filling and tasty!!!!
ReplyDeleteBellini Valli - Yes, I'm looking forward to a lot more yummy summer salads. The boys are usually very good salad eaters, so it's an easy way for me to get some good nutrition in them!
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