Recipe: Greek Salad with Basil Oil (food processor)

GREEK SALAD WITH BASIL OIL

FOR THE DRESSING:
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
FOR THE SALAD:
8 ounces feta cheese, thickly sliced
1 medium cucumber, chopped (peel first, if desired)
8 ounces cherry OR grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted if desired
1 (12 ounce) jar pepperoncini, drained
2 jars (14 ounces each) dolmades
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges

In a blender or food processor, puree oil, basil and salt; set aside.

Arrange feta, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, and dolmades on a platter or on individual plates.

Drizzle with basil oil and sprinkle with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
Adapted from source: Real Simple Meals Made Easy by Editors of Real Simple Magazine