Cook's Illustrated Horiatiki Salata (Greek Salad)

🥘 Ingredients

• tomatoes 1 ¾ lbs
• salt ½ tsp
• red onion ½
• ice water
• red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp
• oregano 1 tsp
• pepper ½ tsp
• salt ¾ tsp
• cucumber 1
• green bell pepper 1
• kalamata olives 1 cup
• capers 2 Tbsp
• salt
• pepper
• feta 8 oz
• oregano
• olive oil 1 Tbsp

1. 1

   Cut tomatoes into 1/2" thick wedges. Cut wedges in half crosswise. Toss tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a colander set in large bowl .
2. 2

   Drain for 30 minutes . Place sliced thin red onion in small bowl , cover with ice water , and let sit for 15 minutes . Whisk red wine vinegar , oregano , pepper , and remaining 3/4 tsp salt together in second small bowl .
3. 3

   Discard tomato juice and transfer tomatoes to now-empty bowl. Drain onion and add to bowl with tomatoes. Add vinegar mixture, cucumber , green bell pepper , kalamata olives , and capers and toss to gently coat.
4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving platter and top with feta . Season each slice of feta with extra oregano to taste. Drizzle feta with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil .