Summer Salad

This classic Macedonian salad is often known as “village salad.” Simple ingredients come together in a harmony of refreshing flavor, perfect for summer meals. My favorite part is reaching the bottom of the bowl, where the creamy salty feta, velvety olive oil, and tart vinegar mix with the juices from the vegetables, making a golden liquid that is perfect for dipping (we call this mackni). So be sure to serve this salad with plenty of crusty bread. I like to peel the cucumbers in stri