Ingredients:

  • 2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (approx. 600g / 21 oz)
  • 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced (approx. 200g / 7 oz)
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks (approx. 150g / 5.3 oz)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (approx. 80g / 2.8 oz)
  • 4 ounces (115g) block of good-quality Greek feta cheese
  • ½ cup (80g) Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables as indicated in the ingredient list.
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Arrange the feta cheese block on top of the vegetables. Scatter the Kalamata olives around the feta. Don't crumble the feta just yet!
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad. Serve immediately. The feta will crumble as people serve themselves. This is the authentic way!