SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA

Summer Salad with Feta image

This is a modified Greek salad, one I tend to make pretty much nightly during the summer, when I always have these ingredients on hand.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 medium or large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges, and if large, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 European cucumber, or 1 Persian or Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded if desired, then sliced into half circles about 1/3 inch thick.
Sea salt or fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Add the feta and herbs, and toss again. Taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 423 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams