Greek Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tomatoes—cut into wedges
• 1/4 red onion sliced into rings
• 1/2 cucumber sliced into thick half-moons
• 1/2 green pepper (capsicum)julienned
• 120g feta cheese—cut into small cubes (Paneer can be substituted)
• 16 Black olives
• Shredded Lettuce (Optional)

DRESSING

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic—minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and extra for garnish

PREPARATION

Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and oregano in a bowl and whisk to combine. Alternatively place all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a screw-top lid and shake to combine.

Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine just before serving.

Garnish the Greek salad with a little freshly ground black pepper.