Friday, August 27, 2010

Simple Greek Salad



Ingredients

4 tomatoes, deseeded and diced  

2 cucumbers, medium size, sliced  

1/2 Spanish onion, coarsely chopped  
20 black olives  

120 g feta cheese, diced  
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  

1 1/2 tbsp wine vinegar

2 tsp dried oregano

  salt to taste    
  ground pepper to taste    

Method

  1. In a small bowl, soak the coarsely chopped onion in water with few drops of vinegar about 20 min while preparing the rest of the salad.
  2. Dice the tomato(es) discarding the seeds. Put them in a salad bowl.
  3. Prepare the Cucumbers: Sprinkle with salt and let drain about 20 min. Add the sliced cucumber(s) to the salad bowl along with onion, olives and diced feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified.Adjust the seasoning. Pour the vinaigrette into the salad bowl then toss well. Sprinkle some oregano on top then serve. 
From: SOS Cuisine