Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks, hard cooked
  • 1 egg yolk, raw (see future revision below)
  • 13 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 14 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups celery, chopped, chilled (or fennel)
  • 12 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, divided
  • 12 lb fresh spinach leaves, washed & trimmed
  • 2 cups beets, cooked and sliced, chilled (pickled or not, it's up to you)
  • walnut halves, for garnish

Method

  • Put hard-cooked yolks through a sieve; add to raw yolk with olive oil and lemon juice (future revision - no raw yolk, will use 1 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise, instead).
  • Beat with a wire whisk or puree in blender until creamy.
  • Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Place celery (future revision - substitute fennel) and chopped walnuts in bowl.
  • Cut 2 ounces feta cheese in cubes and add to bowl.
  • Pour dressing over mixture and toss lightly.
  • Line serving bowl with spinach leaves.
  • Cut remainder of spinach into strips and place in center of dish.
  • Mound celery mixture over spinach and ring with sliced beets.
  • Cut remainder of feta cheese into strips and use with walnut halves to garnish salad.