A Diane Kochilas Recipe

"This recipe is inspired by an old, traditional dish from the region of Sparta, in the Peloponnese, and it is my kick-off recipe for a great olive oil range I am working with,   Vrisi 36, produced near Sparta, too. The dish speaks tomes for how traditional cooks invented easy dishes that enabled them to feed large families

Ingredients 1/4 C plain  Greek yogurt (we use Fage) 1/4 C Vrisi36 balsamic vinegar 1/4 C Vrisi36 olive oil Pinch of dried oregano 1 T honey salt & pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar and shake or whisk until combined and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Also fresh, crushed garlic clove may be added.   Adjust to

Ingredients 2 tomatoes 1 cucumber 2 oz (60 g) Greek feta cheese 1 small red onion 1 tsp. capers 1 green bell pepper 2 tsp. vinegar 1 cup kalamata olives 2 tbsp. Vrisi 36TM extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Greek oregano Cut tomatoes into wedges, cucumbers, onion and pepper into slices and place in a salad bowl. Add salt, vinegar, Vrisi 36TM extra virgin olive oil, olives and oregano and toss. Top with crumbled Greek feta cheese and capers