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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Jan 26 2025 05:19 pm

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     Title: Taverna Salad
Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Breads, Cheese
     Yield: 5 servings

   1/3 c  + 2 tb extra-virgin olive
          - oil
     2 tb Red wine vinegar
     1 ts Minced garlic
   1/2 ts Dried oregano
          Salt and pepper
     3 md Tomatoes, cored, seeded and
          - diced in 1/2" pieces (or
          (1 cup cherry tomatoes
          -  halved)
    15 oz Can chickpeas; rinsed
     1    Orange or yellow bell
          - pepper; halved, seeded,
          - diced in 1/2" pieces
   1/2 lg English cucumber; halved,
          - seeded, diced in 1/2"
          - pieces
   1/2 c  Pitted Kalamata olives
   1/4 c  Chopped fresh parsley
   1/4 c  Minced red onion or shallot
     2 tb Drained capers; coarse
          - chopped
     2    Scallions; thin sliced
     1    (6") pita
     8 oz Block halloumi cheese;
          - patted dry, cut in 3/4"
          - slices

 In a small bowl, combine ? cup olive oil with the
 vinegar, garlic and oregano. Whisk vigorously to combine
 then season to taste with salt and pepper.

 In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, chickpeas, bell
 pepper, cucumber, olives, parsley, red onion, capers and
 scallions. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss
 well.

 Chop the pita into 1-inch pieces and place them in a
 small bowl. Drizzle with 1 tb olive oil, sprinkle with
 salt and toss to coat. Heat an 8" skillet over medium.
 Add the pita pieces and cook, tossing often, until
 toasted and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Return to the
 small bowl to cool, reserving the skillet.

 Place the halloumi slices on a small plate and drizzle
 with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Heat the same skillet over
 medium-high heat, and cook the halloumi until golden
 brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting
 board and cut the slices into bite-size cubes.

 Add the pita and halloumi to the salad, toss well and
 serve.

 By: Lidey Heuck

 Yield: 4 to 6 servings

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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