Greek salad, or horiatiki, is a rough country salad of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, green bell pepper, crumbly feta cheese, and plump kalamata olives. Serve this delightful combination as a side dish or as a light meal with some crusty bread.

Serving: 4

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed 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

3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/4 red onion, sliced into rings

1/2 cucumber, sliced lengthwise, then cut into thick half-moons

1/2 green bell pepper, julienned

16 pitted kalamata olives

4 ounces (120 g) feta cheese, cut into small cubes

Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a screw-top lid and shake to combine.
Place the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and cheese in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, just before serving.
Garnish with a little freshly ground black pepper.