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Greek Salad

Name: Greek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano, plus more for sprinkling; 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 5 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves

Bright tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and salty feta come together with a punchy red wine vinegar dressing that's quintessentially Mediterranean. The oregano-infused vinaigrette adds herbaceous depth while the Dijon mustard creates subtle complexity in every bite. Make this colorful, refreshing side whenever you need something that tastes like summer on a plate.

Prep

15 minutes

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Total

15 minutes

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1
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
2
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and olives.
3
Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss.
4
Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves.
5
Season to taste and serve.

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