Strict Lenten Fast Greek Salad

[voula_slat]

I have to prepare a salad for a lenten meal at church. Most people aren't super picky about it, as long as there are vegetables present.

Last time I prepared a salad, someone saw there was oil in the dressing and wouldn't touch the salad! So, I looked it up - and oil isn't allowed during lent for a strict fast. I had no idea.

How do I compose a salad for a crowd that caters to the strict fast?

I am thinking to make the salad and just use vegetables, nothing else.

Then, I can offer a regular dressing choice, and then also maybe just lemon wedges or some vinegar for the stricter fasters? Do you guys think that would work?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I personally would only include the vegetables in the salad and not put anything else. Keep it really simple. Leave it undressed. I would leave out different salad dressing choices. Maybe a bottled dressing choice, some lemon slices, and some vinegar. Both lemon and vinegar by themselves are lent friendly, and those who aren't being super strict can have the dressing. And, you can make it their choice.