Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)Veg

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Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into quarters for bite-sized, chunky pieces.

2

Remove the seeds and stem, then chop the pepper into a fairly large, rustic dice.

3

Slice the grape tomatoes in half. If using larger garden tomatoes, cut them into large, bite-sized chunks.

4

Cut half of a medium red onion into thin, elegant wedges. Separate the layers gently before adding to the bowl.

5

Add the pitted kalamata olives to the mix; these can be left whole or halved depending on your preference.

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In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.

2

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is fully emulsified.

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Add the sliced vegetables and olives to a large mixing bowl.

2

Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.

3

Top the salad with chunks of high-quality feta cheese. For an authentic presentation, you can also place a large block of feta directly on top.

4

If desired, serve with additional dressing on the side.

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Add rinsed and drained canned garbanzo or white beans to individual servings for extra protein.

2

Add diced avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.