Greek salad
This typical Greek salad is usually an accompaniment to each meal. It generally consists of tomatoes, cucumber, olives and onion and is dressed in olive oil and herbs.
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Greek salad recipe
Serves: 4 persons
Prep time: 15 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb (455 g) of ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) of feta cheese
- 3 oz (85 g) of black olives
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
For the dressing
- 6 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- 2 tbsp of freshly chopped oregano
- 1 crushed clove of garlic
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt and pepper
Method
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- Cut the tomatoes into small chunks and place into a salad bowl.
- Wash the cucumber, cut in half and then cut into thick slices. Add to the tomatoes.
- Remove the ends of the onion, halve and then slice thinly. Add to the salad.
- Add the olives and mix the ingredients together.
- Place all of the dressing ingredients into a jar with a screw-top lid and shake vigorously to combine well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix the ingredients.
- Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or chunks and scatter over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately.
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