Greek Salad Recipe

As fresh salads go this Greek staple is one of the healthiest salads around, full of fresh, raw vegetables. Serve it as a side dish or as a light meal with toast or good crusty homemade bread.

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1/2 red onion—sliced into rings
• 1 cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons
• 1/2 green pepper
• 4 oz (120g) feta cheese—cut into small cubes
• 16 kalamata olives

Directions

1. Combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and oregano in a small plastic container with a lid. Shake the container to blend the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl combine the vegetables and toss with dressing.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut feta into cubes and sprinkle on top.