This is not like your normal Greek salad. These days, the Greek salads made with chopped romaine, crumbled feta and often grilled chicken have become ubiquitous in American restaurants, a traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a simpler affair. It has large diced veggies! It is a must try!

Ingredients:

2 TBLS red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove grated or finely minced (I used 2-3)
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

1 pound ripe red tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges *(I just used flavor bombs or other cherry tomatoes and cut in half)
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 green bell pepper, cored, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 cup Kalamata olives
1 Tbsp. capers, drained
1/2 medium onion (red or white) very thinly sliced into rings.
8 oz Greek feta cheese, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Directions:

Step 1:

In a bowl or small glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, then set aside.

Step 2:

Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper in a large shallow serving bowl. Scatter the olives, capers and onions on top, then drizzle about half the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 3:

Place the slices of feta on top of the salad and drizzle with additional dressing to taste. Serve at room temperature.