THE BEST GREEK PEASANT SALAD (HORIATIKI)

The Best Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki) image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Time 10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 med. ripe and juicy tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 med. sweet banana pepper, or, half of a green bell pepper, sliced in ribbons
1 sm. English cucumber, or, 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and cut in "coins"
¼-½ sm. red or mild white onion, thinly sliced
12 whole Kalamata olives
1 tsp. small capers (optional)
5 oz. Greek Feta cheese
1-2 med. pepperoncini (optional)
½ tsp. Greek dry oregano
VINAIGRETTE
½ cup extra olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
1 tsp. sea salt

Steps:

Place all vegetables in a large bowl and gently combine.
Add the olives and capers and place the chunk of Feta cheese in the center. (Do not cut in pieces). Add the pepperoncini, if using. Sprinkle with the oregano.
For the vinaigrette, place everything in a glass jar and shake well to incorporate all the ingredients. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over the salad. Reserve the rest or adjust if needed. Do not be afraid to coat the salad really well with the simple vinaigrette.
Use thick slices of fresh, crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.