Classic Greek Salad

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• VINAIGRETTE:
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tables salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• SALAD:
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 1 medium cucmber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 2 romaine hearts, washed, dried and torm into 1 1/2-inch thick pieces
• 2 medium firm, ripe tomatoes, cored seeded and each tomato cut into 12 wedges
• 6 ounces jarred red peppers, cut into 2 by 1/2-inch strips
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, torn
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, torn
• 20 large pitted kalamata olives, quartered
• 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Add the onion and cucumber and toss; let stand to blend the flavors, about 20 minutes.

2. Add the romaine, tomatoes, peppers, parsley and mint to the bowl with the onions and cucumbers; toss to coat with the vinaigrette.

3. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle the olives and feta over the salad and serve.