Arabian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
 * 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
 * 2 scallions, trimmed and chopped
 * 1 sweet yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
 * 3 tablespoons black olives (kalamata or oil-cured, if possible), pitted and chopped
 * 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
 * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 * ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
 * salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Combine all ingredients through cheese (if using).
 * 2) Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.