A Taste of Greek Salad: A Brief Food History of Horiatiki Salad, Greece's national salad PDF
Preview A Taste of Greek Salad: A Brief Food History of Horiatiki Salad, Greece's national salad
Greek salad, also known as horiatiki ('village') salad, could be described as Greece on a plate - this simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and feta cheese, all dressed in olive oil, showcases the finest ingredients Greece has to offer. So it may come as a surprise to learn that Greek salad was invented in downtown Athens less than sixty years ago as a meal for foreign tourists. Discover the origins of this delicious summer salad and how it became Greece's national salad.
Includes full colour photos.
A Taste of ...Discover the stories behind the food on your plate with this series of short, full colour photo food histories. Learn more about the origins of some of our most beloved dishes and uncover some new favourites along the way!
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