In cooking, a la Grecque means "in the Greek style" and usually refers to food that is served in a sauce made of olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings such as fennel, coriander, sage, or thyme.  The following recipe is derived from one originally published by Jacques Pepin.  I like this as a summer or fall salad, since it is best when made with freshly harvested vegetables.  Vidalia onions can be substituted if you prefer a milder flavor.  Also, you can omit the lemon juice and just use ¹/₄ cup of white wine vinegar.

A good olive oil that you would use for cooking can be used for the first ¹/₃ cup, but you might use a finer, fruitier olive oil for the finish.

Onion and Carrot Salad a la Grecque

1. Julienne the carrots into sticks about 2" X 3/8" square (5 cm X 1 cm square).
2. Peel the onions, and then cut each lengthwise into 8 segments (like an orange).
3. Bring the wine, lemon juice, vinegar, water, ⅓ cup of olive oil and all of the spices to a gentle boil in a large saucepan.
4. Add the carrots and cook, covered, for 6 minutes.
5. Add the onions and cook, covered, until the vegetables just start to soften, about 3 or 4 more minutes.
6. Allow to cool to room temperature and then transfer to a non-reactive container and refrigerate for at least one day or up to a week.
7. Just before serving, stir in the last ¼ cup of olive oil.

Accompany with fresh bread and a glass of the same wine that was used in making the salad.

Note that since most of the liquid remains in the serving dish, this recipe is less oily than it seems.