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     Title: Taverna Salad
Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Breads, Cheese
     Yield: 4 Servings

   1/3 c  Extra-virgin olive oil; +2 tb
     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 c  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  Kalamata olives; pitted
   1/4 c  Fresh parsley; chopped
   1/4 c  Red onion or shallot; minced
     2 tb Capers; drained,
          - coarse chopped
     2    Scallions; thin sliced
     1    Pita (6")
     8 oz Block halloumi cheese;
          - patted dry, cut in 3/4"
          - slices

 In a small bowl, combine 1/3 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" 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 tb
 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.

 Recipe by Lidey Heuck

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

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