Greek Country Salad

The lemon juice makes this a refreshing summertime salad. I usually don't bother crushing the garlic with the salt, I just use minced garlic and whisk it with the salt and other dressing ingredients.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  heads romaine lettuce
• 1  cucumber
• 1  bell pepper (optional)
• 4  ounces feta cheese, cubed
• 4  ounces black olives
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Wash the lettuce thoroughly and blot dry. Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthways, then into bite-size pieces. Halve the pepper, if using, remove core and seeds and cut into thick slices.
2. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in serving bowl with cucumber, pepper, feta cheese and olives.
3. Combine the oil, lemon juice, crushed/minced garlic, and black pepper, whisking until thick. Pour over salad, toss gently, serve immediately.