There’s nothing quite like a zesty, mouthwatering Greek salad, especially if it’s made from scratch. Yia Yia’s- Homemade Greek Food in New York, NY, is known for whipping up some of the city’s most delicious Greek food, and they want to share some of their salad secrets with you.

If you’re craving a taste of the Mediterranean at your kitchen table, use these three steps to make the perfect Greek salad:

• Start With the Dressing: When making this authentic concoction, it’s easiest to mix the dressing first. Start by blending extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, a few pinches of Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper, as well as the juice from a fresh lemon. You can also chop a few cloves of garlic and add some minced basil and oregano to the mix. If you’ve got a food processor, blend it all up on the “pulse” setting. If you don’t, make sure everything you’ve added is chopped finely enough to mix.
• Combine the Ingredients: Before pouring in your Greek salad dressing, add all of the ingredients you want in your salad to a large mixing bowl. Yia Yia’s- Homemade Greek Food recommends using romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black or kalamata olives, and feta cheese to create a traditional Greek salad, but the ingredients are ultimately up to you. After confirming you haven’t left anything out, drizzle your fresh dressing on top, then toss it.
• Let It Chill: Yia Yia’s- Homemade Greek Food recommends letting your Greek salad chill in the fridge for at least ten minutes to allow all the ingredients to marinate in the tangy dressing. Once it’s had time to settle, remove it, add a bit more dressing, then toss again. Now, your Greek salad is ready to serve and enjoy!

Whether you’ve got a hankering for a gyro or a traditional spinach pie, Yia Yia’s- Homemade Greek Food will never let your taste buds down. Contact them today at (212) 545-1210 to put in a takeout order, or visit them online to browse their menu.