My Big Fat Greek Salad
Recipe information
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Cooking:
20 min.
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Servings per container:
4
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Source:

Ingredients for - My Big Fat Greek Salad

1. English cucumbers - 2 large
2. Kosher salt - 1 pinch
3. Cherry tomatoes - 2 cups
4. Red onion - ¼
5. Red bell pepper - ½
6. Pitted kalamata olives - ½ cup
7. Pitted green olives - ½ cup
8. Minced fresh oregano - 2 tablespoons
9. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons
10. Cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1 pinch
11. Red wine vinegar, or to taste - ¼ cup
12. Olive oil, or to taste - ⅓ cup
13. Feta cheese, diced, divided - 1 (4 ounce) package
14. Minced fresh oregano, or to taste - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - My Big Fat Greek Salad

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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

3. Stage

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. Stage

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.

5. Stage

Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano. Chef John