Greek Marinated Salad

For the Marinated Salad Base

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup cucumber diced small (cut into quarters, then small pieces)
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced into rounds
• ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
• ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
• ¼ cup green bell pepper diced small

For the Dressing

• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 –3 garlic cloves finely minced
• ½ teaspoon sugar

Method

Step 1: Make the Dressing

In a large container with a tight-fitting lid (about 32 oz), add the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and sugar. Secure the lid and shake well until fully emulsified.

Step 2: Add the Salad Ingredients

Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, green pepper, and feta directly into the container. Seal and gently shake or toss to coat everything evenly in the dressing.

Step 3: Marinate