Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, finely sliced (about ¾ cup)
1 large green or red bell pepper, cut into ½-inch cubes
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, split in half
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, roughly
chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
⅓ cup Mild Lemon- or Red Wine–Olive Oil Vinaigrette
(here)
Toss the tomatoes and cucumbers with ½ teaspoon salt
and a few grinds of black pepper. Transfer to a colander
set in the sink and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile,
place the red onion in a small bowl cover with cold
water, and let stand for 30 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
- Carefully dry all the vegetables with paper towels.
Combine the tomatoes and cucumbers, red onions, bell
pepper, olives, feta, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl.
Drizzle with the dressing and season to taste with salt and
pepper. Toss thoroughly and serve.
HOW TO BUY AND PREPARE
CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers are one of the oldest cultivated
vegetables, and one of my favorites. Peeled, cut, and