Greek Salad

Hands up anyone who actually likes lettuce!!

Not me.  I do like a good salad though,  just not the greenery bit.

A friend at work told me to try Greek salad as it's made with no such greenery.  As she is of Greek origin it must be true.

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 medium red onion
• 2 Medium juicy tomatoes
• ½ cucumber partially peeled making a striped pattern
• 1 green bell pepper cored
• Greek pitted Kalamata olives a handful to your liking
• kosher salt a pinch
• 4 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Blocks of Greek feta cheese do not crumble the feta, leave it in large pieces
• 1/2 tbsp dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

1.            Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad.

2.            Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks

3.            Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)

4.            Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.

5.            Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.

6.            Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.

7.           Mix the olive oil and red wine vinegar together and pour all over the salad. Give aeverything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).

8.            Now add the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.

9.            Serve with crusty bread.