Greek Farmers Salad Recipe

Fresh flavors make this Greek-style salad a favorite. Perfect as a side dish or bring it to a potluck (but be sure to make enough because it will go fast!)

Time: 15 mins

Servers: 2

Ingredients

4 large vine-ripened tomatoes

1⁄2 cucumber, peeled

2 spring onions, white and green parts, sliced (scallion)

10 green olives

10 black olives

2 -3 tablespoons capers

7 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks (more if you like)

 fresh basil, roughly chopped (optional)

3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

 salt, to taste

 black pepper, to taste

1 pinch dried oregano

Method

1. Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place into bowl and add, spring onion, capers and olives.
3. Add the olive oil, vinegar (if using) and season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and oregano to taste.
4. Set aside and let flavours fuse for about ten to fifteen minutes, carefully stirring once or twice.
5. Add the feta and stir once more.
6. If you want you can sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped basil leaves.
7. Serve immidiatly