Ingredients
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, plus extra for sprinkling
– 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
– 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
– 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
– 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
– 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
– 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
– 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Salt, to taste (used in dressing and final adjustment)
Instructions
1-First, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt to taste, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to create the dressing.
2-Second, on a large platter, arrange the 1 English cucumber (sliced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 5 ounces feta cheese (cubed), 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives.
3-Third, drizzle the dressing over the arranged vegetables and cheese for even coverage.
4-Fourth, gently toss everything together, taking care not to break up the feta.
5-Fifth, sprinkle extra dried oregano over the top and add 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves for a bright finish.
6-Finally, taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Last Step:
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🍅 Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
🥒 Seed the cucumber to avoid excess moisture and bitterness.
🧀 Toss the salad gently to keep the feta cheese intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian