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My Big Fat Greek Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 large English cucumbers
1 pinch kosher salt
2 c. cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 c. pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 c. pitted green olives
2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. olive oil
1 4-z. pkg. feta cheese, diced and divided
1. tsp minced fresh oregano
Directions:
Directions:
1. Peel off a few strip of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumber 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.

2. Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers, drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.

3. 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.

4. Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, olives and 2 tbsp. 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.

5. Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garish with remaining oregano.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr. 10 minutes

If you need to make this the day before, make the dressing separately and then mix everything before the event. This should only be dressed about 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

Use 1/2 tsp dried oregano if you don't have the fresh kind.

Between 4 and 6 ozs. of feta cheese work weel here

 

 

 

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