Prepare the Salad Ingredients :

• Dice 1 large cucumber into bite-sized chunks.
• Halve 1 pint of grape tomatoes.
• Dice 1 green bell pepper into chunky cubes.
• Thinly slice ½ of a red onion into curved wedges.
• Halve ½ cup of pitted Kalamata olives.
• Crumble or cube 4 ounces of high-quality feta cheese into large chunks.

Combine Ingredients :

• Add all prepared ingredients (cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta) to a large mixing bowl.

Make the Dressing :

• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together:
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
   
• Slowly drizzle in ½ cup of olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing emulsifies.

Dress the Salad :

• Pour the dressing over the salad in the mixing bowl.
• Gently toss everything together with tongs or a spatula to coat evenly.
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Serve Immediately :

• Divide the salad among individual plates or bowls.
• Garnish with extra dried oregano if desired.