| Feta cheese is a salty tangy cheese of Greek origin. | | | | chunks |
| It's believed that it was first made somewhere | | | | 1/2 red onion cut into thin rings |
| between the 8th and 6th century BC. The literal | | | | 8 oz. feta cheese cut into chunks |
| translation from Greek is "slice." It's typically made | | | | 8 whole pitted black olives |
| with sheep's milk, but there are versions from other | | | | 8 Greek salad peppersolive oilred wine |
| countries that make it with goat and cow's milk. This, | | | | vinegaroregano |
| of course, alters the taste. Another unique | | | | Arrange prepared vegetables in a large serving bowl. |
| characteristic which makes it so salty is that it is | | | | Pour the olive oil and vinegar over to taste. Sprinkle |
| cured in a brine solution. | | | | liberally with either fresh or dried oregano. |
| This traditional Greek cheese is served with the main | | | | Tracy's Greek Saganaki |
| meal everyday and it's a major ingredient in many | | | | 7 oz. feta cheese |
| Greek dishes, particularly the Greek salad. Greeks | | | | 1/4 cup chopped mild banana peppers |
| consume more cheese per capita than any other | | | | 1 medium tomato sliced |
| country in the world. It's not uncommon to see | | | | 1/2 lb. aged Gruyere cheese or other aged hard |
| barrels or large chunks of it in markets around | | | | cheese,cut into slices |
| Greece. | | | | In a medium bowl, crumble the feta cheese. Add the |
| It seems that any dish that features "Greek" in the | | | | banana pepper and mix together. Pour the mixture |
| title means that it has feta cheese as one of the | | | | into a 7 cup casserole dish and spread evenly. Cover |
| ingredients. Here are a few authentic recipes. | | | | with tomato slices and then cover that with the |
| Traditional Greek Salad | | | | gruyere cheese slices. Bake at 350 degrees until |
| 2 large tomatoes, washed and cut into wedges | | | | bubbly and cooked through, about 30 minutes. |
| 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into | | | | |