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authentic greek salad

Authentic Greek Salad (Yia Yia-Inspired)

Ingredients
  

  • Cucumbers
  • Bell peppers any color you love
  • Purple onion
  • Cherry tomatoes I use a colorful mix
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Olive oil
  • Dried Greek oregano
  • Kosher or pink Himalayan salt generous amounts
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh mint optional, but adds a special touch
  • *Check the note for another delicious variation!

Method
 

  1. Chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, keeping them roughly the same size. (Yia Yia cuts them decent sized) I do about equal parts of everything but the onions I do less.
  2. Add everything to a large bowl.
  3. Splash with a generous amount of red wine vinegar and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle generously with Greek oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Toss until everything is coated and glistening. The key to a good salad is enough vinegar and salt, so toss, taste and add more!
  6. Top with a fresh sprig of mint and serve immediately.
  7. You can refrigerate it for a short time before serving, but I personally love it best right after tossing. OPA!

Notes

  • Try adding fresh Feta! It takes the salad to a whole other level!
  • OR serve it over hummus for the most delicious snack/meal of your LIFE!!!