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Greek Salad
a refreshing salad to beat the heat in the summer
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Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
15
minutes
mins
Ingredients
For the Dressing
1/4
cup
olive oil
extra virgin
3
tbsp
red wine vinegar
1
clove
garlic
minced
1/2
tsp
dried oregano
plus more for sprinkling
1/4
tsp
Dijon mustard
1/4
tsp
salt
can use sea salt
1/4
tsp
ground pepper
optional
For the salad
1
whole
cucumber
sliced about 1/4 inch thick - can use seedless
1
whole
green bell pepper
chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
2
cups
cherry tomatoes
halved
5
ounces
feta cheese,
cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3
cup
red onion
thinly sliced
1/3
cup
Kalamata olives
pitted
1/3
cup
fresh mint
Instructions
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper if using.
Make the Salad
Either in a large bowl or on a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives.
Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss.
Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
Servings:
4
people
Author:
Rita