There's a fresh Mediterranean flavour to this salad.

Ingredients

• ½ - ¾ cup olive oil (extra virgin is nice here)
• 1 long red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
• grated rind one lemon
• 1 tblsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tblsp chopped fresh oregano
• 200 grams feta, cubed
• 6 small tomatoes, quartered
• 12 juicy black olives
• 2 cups rocket leaves or mixed lettuce leaves
• ½ red onion, peeled and finely sliced
• ½ cup torn basil leaves
• freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Mix together the olive oil, chilli, lemon rind, thyme and oregano and toss with the feta, Cover and allow to marinate for 1-2 hours at room temperature, any longer then refrigerate.
2. Toss together the tomatoes, olives, rocket leaves, red onion and basil leaves. Arrange on a serving platter before topping with the feta and seasoning with pepper. Drizzle over any excess marinade.