DAD'S GREEK SALAD

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The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges