If you know me you probably wouldn't believe that I used to hate all vegetables except for cooked broccoli. Well, the way I eat now couldn't be further from that! Part of my turn around actually happened in college when I studied abroad in Greece. I started trying new vegetables and discovered that I loved them! I really enjoyed the food I ate in Greece, especially the fresh fruit and vegetables I was able to get from the street market. This is my favorite version of Greek salad, which was a dish I ate almost every day there. If you eat cheese, it's also delicious with some feta! Today I ate it mixed with diced chicken, avocado, and spinach- a great lunch!
Greek Salad
1 whole seedless cucumber, cut into coins then quartered
2 green peppers, diced
4 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
juice of 1 lemon
a few swirls of extra virgin olive oil
lots of oregano
a few shakes of salt
a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, stir to get all of the veggies covered in the juice, oil, and spices, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes 6-8 large servings.
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