Greek Tomato Salad With Feta Cheese and Olives

Name: Greek Tomato Salad With Feta Cheese and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 firm cucumbers; 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices; 1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces (you can use 1/2 green, 1/2 red pepper); 1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 -6 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried); 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; splash balsamic vinegar; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; sea salt, to taste; ground pepper, to taste

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Recipe by Sharon123

In Greek, this recipe is called Saláta Horiátiki! Try to use really good olive oil. Recipe is adapted from Whole Foods.

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READY IN: 15mins

YIELD: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

firm cucumbers
4

ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices
1

large green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces (you can use 1/2 green, 1/2 red pepper)
1

small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 -6

ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes
¹⁄₂

cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced
1

tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
¹⁄₄

cup red wine vinegar
splash balsamic 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 and discard, then cut cucumber into bite-size chunks.
Place in a large bowl and combine with tomatoes, green pepper, onion, feta and olives.
In a small bowl, combine oregano and vinegars and whisk in olive oil. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
Serve with remaining dressing on the side. May serve over lettuce greens if desired.