Traditional Greek Salad

Ingredients:

• Greek Feta Cheese – 200 gms
• Iceberg Lettuce – 1/2 head (or 1 Lettuce such as COS or Escarole), shredded or sliced
• Tomatoes – 4, quartered
• Cucumber – 1/2, sliced
• Greek Black Olives – 12, stoned
• Fresh Herbs – 2 tblsp, chopped, such as oregano, flat-leaf parsley, mint or basil

For the Dressing:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 6 tblsp
• Fresh Lemon Juice – 2 tblsp
• Garlic – 1 clove, crushed
• Pinch of Sugar
• Salt and Pepper as required

Method:

1. To make the dressing, put all the ingredients into a small screw-top jar and shake until well blended.
2. Set aside.
3. Cut the feta cheese into cubes of about 1 inch square.
4. Put the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in a salad bowl.
5. Scatter over the cheese and toss together.
6. Just before serving, whisk the dressing, pour over the salad leaves and toss together.
7. Scatter over the olives and chopped herbs and serve.