Greek Salad (Tomato Cucumber Salad) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cold water. Slice the cucumbers thinly and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the Kalamata olives.

2. Combine the Salad:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and halved Kalamata olives.

3. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. Toss the Salad:

   • Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber tomato mixture in the large bowl.

5. Mix Well:

   • Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

6. Chill (Optional):

   • For optimal flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Garnish and Serve:

   • Just before serving, garnish the cucumber tomato salad with fresh parsley or mint leaves, if desired.
   • Serve the refreshing salad as a side dish alongside grilled meats, fish, or as part of a picnic spread.

8. Enjoy:

   • Enjoy the crispness of the cucumbers, the burst of flavor from the cherry tomatoes, and the tanginess of the dressing in every bite of this refreshing and vibrant salad!