Country Feta and Tomato Salad

Serves 4–6

For an authentic taste to this classic Greek salad, use real Greek olive oil, Kalamata olives, sheep or goat’s milk Feta and fresh oregano.

ingredients

2 firm cucumbers
3–4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4–6 ounces Feta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

directions

Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds, then cut into bite sized chunks. Place in a large bowl and gently combine with tomatoes, green pepper, onion, Feta cheese and olives. In a small bowl combine oregano and vinegar and whisk in olive oil. Pour half the dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Source: Bonnie