HORIATIKI - THE REAL GREEK SALAD

Horiatiki - The REAL Greek Salad image

Provided by Lori Loucas

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 large ripe tomato, cut into wedges then halved
1 medium cucumber, cut in 1/2 inch half-moons
1/4 c red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 kalamata olives, whole
2 oz feta cheese, cut in 2 thick slices
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
dried greek oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Combine the tomato, cucumber, red onion and green pepper in a bowl. Add the red wine vinegar and toss gently to combine.
2. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, then toss gently until incorporated. Add the Kalamata olives. Sprinkle the salad with a little oregano.
3. Divide the salad between two shallow bowls. Place a piece of feta on top of each and sprinkle the feta with oregano and another drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
4. Note: Most often we don't plate this individually, and everyone just uses their forks to help themselves. We also take thick crusty bread and dip it in the oil & vinegar dressing that goes to the bottom of the bowl.