Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Greek salad recipe. Crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives come together with a zesty dressing for a refreshing dish that’s perfect as a side or a light meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve: Serve the Greek salad immediately as a side dish or light meal.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day. Add the dressing just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
- You can customize this salad by adding ingredients like diced avocado, chickpeas, or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg