Description
A classic Greek salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. This bright, fresh Mediterranean salad is easy to prepare and perfect as a side or a light meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
Other Ingredients
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the cucumbers, dice the tomatoes, and slice the red onion into thin pieces to ensure even mixing and a balanced texture.
- Combine ingredients: Place the chopped cucumbers, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese into a large bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing. Serve the salad cold for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Add chopped romaine lettuce or grilled chicken to turn this salad into a hearty meal.
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling dried oregano or freshly cracked black pepper.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best dressing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
