Greek Salad as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Greek Salad is absolutely in that category. The rich with olive oil quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. feta cheese does work that no substitute can replicate.

Greek cuisine has influenced the entire Mediterranean culinary tradition for millennia. There's something about the a village feast context that reinforces the comfort effect. Greek coffee after the meal alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.