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Classic Greek Salad

Nikolaos Karvelas|

Classic Greek Salad
4.2 (6 ratings)
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Sometimes, the classics are the best, and this simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, and Kalamata olives is one of many traditional ways to start a delicious Greek meal. Whether you're going to have a roast chicken with lemon potatoes, grilled whole fish with sautéed wild greens, or maybe some moussaka, you can't go wrong with this salad.
Servings
2
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup sliced persian cucumbers
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • 2 small sticks feta cheese
  • kalamata olives, for garnish
Directions
  1. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil into the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add the oregano.
  2. In a bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, and feta with the dressing. Transfer to plates and garnish with olives.
 
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