Greek salad with feta cheese
Description
A simple dish to prepare. Frankly speaking, feta and brinza are very close relatives! Both cheeses are traditionally made from sheep's milk, but feta has a softer, more delicate texture—it spreads easily on bread and is not so easy to slice, whereas brinza is somewhat denser. Consequently, feta is much fattier (fat content can reach 50%) and is less suitable for a diet. Of course, true cheese lovers might object, pointing out that authentic feta matures not in brine but in seawater, which gives it a unique taste and aroma. However, let's be honest—such feta is extremely rare on our store shelves. Therefore, a simple recipe for Greek salad with brinza is perfectly justified. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel the onion and slice into rings or half-rings. If the onion is too pungent, pour boiling water over it or soak in cold water for several minutes.
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Step 2
Wash the cucumbers and chop coarsely.
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Step 3
Tomatoes - the same.
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Step 4
Remove seeds from the pepper and slice.
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Step 5
Take the olives out of the jar. Crush each one with the flat side of a knife and remove the pit.
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Step 6
Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
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Step 7
Cut the feta cheese into cubes.
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Step 8
Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, dress with lemon juice and oil, add salt, pepper, and oregano, mix well. Serve immediately.