Rustic Greek Farmer's Salad |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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The ingredients in this salad are typical for Greece. It's a great side dish for any fish or grilled meats, alternatively serve with crusty white bread for a light lunch. This is for two people, but you can easily increase the amounts. Ingredients:
4 large vine-ripened tomatoes |
1/2 cucumber, peeled |
2 spring onions, white and green parts, sliced (scallion) |
10 green olives |
10 black olives |
2 -3 tablespoons capers |
7 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks (more if you like) |
fresh basil, roughly chopped (optional) |
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional) |
salt, to taste |
black pepper, to taste |
1 pinch dried oregano |
Directions:
1. Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place into bowl and add, spring onion, capers and olives.
3. Add the olive oil, vinegar (if using) and season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and oregano to taste.
4. Set aside and let flavours fuse for about ten to fifteen minutes, carefully stirring once or twice.
5. Add the feta and stir once more.
6. If you want you can sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped basil leaves.
7. Serve immidiatly.
8. Kali orexi!
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