Classic Greek Salad

1.Prepare the vegetables: Peel the cucumbers and slice them into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the tomatoes into wedges. Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings.

2.In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, tomato wedges, and red onion slices.

3.Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl, distributing them evenly among the vegetables.

4.Sprinkle the dried oregano over the salad ingredients.

5.Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.

6.Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients without breaking up the feta too much.

7.Add the feta cheese cubes or crumbles on top of the salad. Do not mix them in to keep the presentation intact.

8.Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Be cautious with salt as feta and olives are already salty.

9.Serve immediately as a refreshing, healthy meal or side dish. Optionally, accompany with crusty bread or grilled meats for a fuller meal.