Greek Salad Tower
A stunning and elegant Greek Salad Tower that preserves the traditional Mediterranean flavors while elevating the dish with professional plating techniques.
Equipment
- Ring Mold
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Greek Salad Base
- 2 cups cucumber diced, unpeeled
- 2 cups red bell peppers diced
- 3 cups tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek green olives pitted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
Greek Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing cucumbers, red bell peppers, and tomatoes. Finely chop red onion.
- Soak red onion slices in ice water with a teaspoon of red wine vinegar for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
- Place a ring mold on a serving plate and start by layering a stable base of diced tomatoes.
- Add alternating layers of cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, pressing gently between each layer to ensure stability.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and olives throughout the layers for a balanced distribution.
- Once the tower is assembled, carefully remove the ring mold by lifting it straight up.
- Drizzle the Greek dressing over the tower, letting it naturally flow down the sides.
- Garnish with extra feta crumbles, fresh oregano, and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best presentation, use a plating cylinder or ring mold to create clean layers. Adjust vegetable proportions for seasonal availability.