Horiatiki Salata (χωριάτικη σαλάτα)

Ingredients

• 4-5 large, ripe, tomatoes
• 1 large red onion
• 1 cucumber
• 1 green bell pepper
• ¼ lb feta cheese, crumbled
• dried oregano
• salt
• extra virgin olive oil
• 1 dozen Kalamata olives
• pickled pepperoncini hot peppers (garnish)
• 1 tbsp water

Method

1. Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
2. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly.
3. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half. Salt lightly.
4. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly.
5. Slice the onion into thin rings.
6. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl.
7. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss.
8. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad and toss in some olives.
9. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.