Authentic Greek Salad

Authentic Greek salad is one of the greatest ways to enjoy the best of what's in season in summer. All the vegetables are at their peak. Sweet, crispy and juicy. The cheese creamy and fresh, and the olive oil fresh. The olives perfectly marinated. And, if you have fresh oregano, Bonus!
Ingredients
- 300 g cucumber (cleaned weight)
- 150 g green bell pepper (cleaned weight)
- 300 g very sweet tomatoes
- 80 g red onion (cleaned weight)
- 50 g Kalamata olives
- 150 g feta (creamy, not crumbly)
- 60 g olive oil (extra virgin not too bitter)
- 20 g red wine vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
- 1 g dried oregano (or dried parsley)
- 2 g salt
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
prep vegetables: Peel and cut the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, and red onion and put in a bowl.
- 2
add olives: Add the olives, salt and vinegar.
- 3
toss salad: Give it a gentle toss.
- 4
place in bowl and add feta: Place the salad into a serving bowl and lay large chunks of feta on top.
- 5
add olive oil: Sprinkle with some dried or fresh oregano and drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
serve: Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve straight away. With a chilled glass of rose or white wine of course.
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