11 Summer Picnic Recipes That Travel Well

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This traditional Greek salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings. Combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny olives with creamy feta cheese, all dressed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, this classic salad brings a delicious taste of the Mediterranean to your party!

Ingredients (for 6-8 servings):

• 4 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 8 oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, and sliced green bell pepper.
2. Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl.
3. Gently toss the vegetables with the cubed or crumbled feta cheese.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional oregano if desired.