Greek Salad with Olive Paste

Greek Salad with Olive Paste

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cucumber, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
• 1/2 cup olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup Turas olive paste
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the vegetables:
   • Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
   • Halve the Kalamata olives and set aside.
2. Make the dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive paste, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Assemble the salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, sliced onion, diced bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
   • Add the olive paste dressing and toss everything gently to coat.
4. Add cheese and garnish:
   • If desired, crumble some feta cheese over the salad and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
5. Serve:
   • Serve immediately, or let the flavors marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for a more intense flavor.

Enjoy your fresh and vibrant Greek salad with the rich flavor of olive paste!