Name: Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 large cucumber, chopped; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup Kalamata olives; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Description

Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a bright, crisp, and refreshing Mediterranean dish featuring fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, green bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley. The salad is beautifully complemented by a tangy and zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano. This easy, no-cook salad is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
1 green bell pepper, sliced
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the salad ingredients: Add the chopped romaine or mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, sliced green bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley to a large salad bowl.
Make the lemon vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Dress the salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the assembled salad ingredients.
Toss the salad: Gently toss the salad until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately, optionally garnished with extra crumbled feta or fresh herbs.

Notes

For the most authentic flavor, use good-quality extra-virgin olive oil and Kalamata olives.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn the salad into a complete meal with protein.
Keep the dressing separate if preparing the salad ahead of time to prevent sogginess.
The vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 1 week; shake or whisk well before using.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad, Side Dish, Lunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean