My Big Fat Greek Salad

My Big Fat Greek Salad

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Salad 1 Hr. 10 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 red onion
  • 0.5 red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 0.5 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, diced, divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano, or to taste

Instructions

  • Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
  • Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 352
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 2g

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