Greek Salad

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1⁄2 tsp dried oregano, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1⁄4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1⁄4 tsp sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
Salad
  • 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1⁄4" thick
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 5 oz feta cheese (in brine), cut into 1⁄2" cubes
  • 1⁄3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1⁄3 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  2. On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.