Classic Greek Village Salad

• 4 medium tomatoes, ripe, cut into wedges
• 1 medium cucumber, halved and cut into thick slices
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into rings
• ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  Swaps for red onion

  Instead of onion

  • Another onion: The same amount. Yellow is the all-rounder; white is sharper and crisper; red is milder raw and adds color; sweet onions are mildest.
  • Shallots: The same amount, chopped. Milder and sweeter, with a hint of garlic.
  • Leeks: About 1½ times as much, white and light green parts. Milder and softer when cooked.

  All 4 swaps for onion

• ½ cup kalamata olives
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  Swaps for kosher salt

  Instead of salt

  • Table salt or fine sea salt: About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher. The same saltiness when measured this way.
  • Salt by weight: 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher. The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.

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• 3 tbsp olive oil
  Swaps for olive oil

  Instead of olive oil

  • Avocado oil or another neutral oil: The same amount. No olive flavor; avocado oil handles higher heat.
  • Butter: The same amount. Richer and nutty when browned.
  • A neutral oil + more seasoning: The same amount. Dressings lose the fruity, peppery note; a little extra lemon, garlic or mustard makes up for it.

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• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  Swaps for red wine vinegar

  Instead of vinegar

  • Another wine vinegar: The same amount. Red, white, sherry and champagne vinegar are close cousins; sherry vinegar is the richest.
  • Lemon or lime juice: The same amount. Fresh citrus flavor instead of vinegar's bite.

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• 1 tsp dried oregano
  Swaps for dried oregano

  Instead of oregano

  • Fresh oregano: 1 tbsp chopped fresh for each 1 tsp dried (three times as much). Brighter and more peppery; use a little less than you think.
  • Dried marjoram, Italian seasoning or dried basil: The same amount. Marjoram is milder, basil sweeter; Italian seasoning already has oregano in it.

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• 6 oz feta cheese, a block, not crumbled

Cooking for a crowd? Pans, timing and salt for 12 to 50.

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