Horiatki Salata

This literally translates to village salad. And THIS is a REAL Greek salad. FYI Greek salads do not have lettuce in them.

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Ingredients:

• 1 seedless English Cucumber, peeled and sliced

• 4 to 5 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into wedges

• 1 large red onion, sliced

• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 cup Kalamata olives, plus more to taste

• 1⁄4 pound brine-packed Greek Feta Cheese (drained and sliced lengthwise)

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 2 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained (optional)

• 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions:

1. Toss cucumber, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and olives together in a large salad bowl

2. Top with slices of feta

3. Crush the Oregano in hand to release its fragrant essential oils , sprinkle over salad with capers

4. Drizzle lemon juice over salad, then olive oil

5. Set Aside to marinate at room temp for 20 min

6. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tomatoes and cucumbers