Simple Greek Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Lower in calories and fat, or more budget-friendly.

Dice 2 English cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, aiming for 3-4 cups total.

Slice 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes in half or quarter if large, then add to the bowl with cucumbers.

Thinly slice 1/2 of a red onion and add it to the mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese or dice a 7-ounce block of feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.

Juice 1 large lemon to get about 1/4 cup of lemon juice.

In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk together.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Transfer the salad to a serving dish or serve directly from the mixing bowl.

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