Ensalada griega clásica (Horiatiki Salata)

Ingredientes

• 2 medium sized ripe tomatoes ((about 350-400 grams))
• 1 small cucumber ((about 160 grams))
• 1/2 small red onion ((about 50 grams))
• 1/4 green bell pepper ((about 50 grams))
• 140 grams (5 ounces) Greek feta cheese ((a big piece))
• 8-10 Greek Kalamata olives
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• coarse or fine, unrefined sea salt
• Optional: a few drops of red wine vinegar

Preparación

1. 1

   Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the stems and the bottom. If the tomatoes are small, cut them into thick, chunky slices. If they're larger, cut each half into 4-6 square pieces. Add to a deep plate or a wide soup plate.

2. 2

   Slice the cucumber in half. Cut into chunky pieces and add on top of the tomatoes. Note: You can peel the skin completely or leave all of it, or some of it on for extra crunch.

3. 3

   Thinly slice the onion and pepper and toss them on top.

4. 4

   Top with the feta cheese.

5. 5

   Toss the olives all around. Season the salad with sea salt.

6. 6

   Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with the dried oregano.

8. 8

   Serve right away or let the Greek salad sit either in the fridge or at room temperature for half an hour before serving.