Greek Pita Chip Salad

diced tomatoes (from about 2 to 3 medium/large), seeded if desired

diced English cucumber (from about half of one cucumber)

diced red bell pepper (from about 1 medium/large pepper), seeded

to 1 1/2 cups lightly crushed pita chips (I crush them in my palm)

to 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled or diced

small-diced red onion (rinse under warm water to take the bitey edge off)

Kalamata olives, sliced if desired (black olives may be substituted)

fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely minced (regular parsley may be substituted)

to 3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely minced

olive oil

red wine vinegar

garlic, finely minced or pressed

Kosher salt, or to taste

freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

sugar, optional and to taste (takes the edge off the acidity from tomatoes and peppers)