Recipe submitted by Dariel Vogel, SOYA co-founder and Faculty Alumni

Greek Salad with Fresh Fall Vegetables

For the salad, layer vegetables in a bowl in this order:

• 1/2 cup onion, sliced thinly
• 1 cucumber (English or Field), sliced
• 1 large tomato, or 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup or more Kalamata olives, sliced or whole (reserve brine for dressing)

For the Dressing, mix together and pour over vegetables:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup vinegar (apple cider, white or balsamic)
• 1 T olive brine
• 1 tsp dried or 1 T fresh oregano or dill, chopped
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Top with 1 cup or more of fresh or grated Feta Cheese. Serve and enjoy!

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