"HORIATIKI SALATA" GREEK VILLAGE SALAD

Provided by Maria *

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-5 ripe, tomatoes
1 large onion
1 cucumber
1 green bell pepper
1/4 lb (113.5grams)greek feta cheese, sliced or crumbled
dried greek oregano (rigani)
salt
extra virgin olive oil
12 greek olives (kalamata, green cretan olives, etc.)

Steps:

1. Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Note1 Many cooks peel the tomatoes if the skins are tough; it's a personal call. Note2 I would taste the feta cheese before adding salt to the salad as feta cheese is usually a salty cheese.
2. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Slice the onion into thin rings.
3. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad , either as a slice (as in photo) or crumbled , and toss in some olives.
4. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired). Drizzle the oil over the top, and serve. Additional ingredients: Capers: toss in a few if you like them.