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Behind the Ingredient

Vinaigrette:

Vinaigrette is a term used for a dressing comprised of oil and vinegar, and is often flavored with herbs and spices. This is a great basic dressing that is easy to make and is easily adaptable to anyone's specific taste.

Base Vinaigrette Recipe:

3 parts room temperature oil of choice, olive oil works nicely and gives a nice fruity hint

1 part vinegar, use a nice red wine or apple cider vinegar

Whisk briskly until emulsified

Season to taste

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

3 pounds chicken breast, cooked

¾ cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted

3 tablespoons capers, drained

2 medium tomatoes, wedged

½ pound green beans, cooked

1 can artichoke hearts, quartered

1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

vinaigrette of your choice

Instructions:

1. Break chicken into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine ingredients and toss with vinaigrette.

3. This salad can be made in advance, add the green beans and feta right before serving.

About Feta

Feta is a brined cheese curd that is stored in liquid and is traditionally made in Greece. In America, most domestic feta is made from cow's milk and is readily available. Traditional feta is made with either sheep milk, goat milk or both and possesses a much more distinct, sharp flavor and holds it's shape slightly better than its crumbly cow milk cousin.

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