This Classic Greek Salad from Crete is a vibrant, fresh dish to add to your summer menu. It is the perfect side to accompany your favorite grilled meats or fish, but it is delicious enough to stand alone as a light lunch with a bit of bread on the side. It keeps well, so you can take it to a potluck or package it up for work lunches. My kids love this one! Which makes me happy as it is packed with veg. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make; in just a few minutes, you can have a tasty and colorful salad that will become a staple in your summer kitchen.
Combine the oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Let this sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.1 tsp dried oregano4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil½ tsp/ 1teaspoon salt2 cups/ 300g cherry tomatoes
Add the cucumber, red onion, and olives and stir well to combine.1 cucumber½ red onion20 Kalamata olives
Add the cheese and stir gently.½ cup/ 85g feta cheese
Thinly slice the mint leaves and scatter over the salad.1 tbsp mint leaves