Vibrant Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 English cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 7 oz block of high-quality feta cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large shallow bowl or platter, arrange the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, green pepper pieces, and red onion rings.

2. 2

   Scatter the Kalamata olives evenly over the top of the vegetables.

3. 3

   Place the block of feta cheese directly on top of the salad (traditional Greek style), or crumble it gently over the salad if preferred.

4. 4

   Whisk the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar in a small bowl, then drizzle it evenly over the entire salad.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the dried oregano and a pinch of sea salt over the feta cheese and vegetables.

6. 6

   Serve immediately at room temperature with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.