Description
A fresh and tangy Mediterranean salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a simple homemade oregano-lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this Greek salad combines vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Greek Salad
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until the dressing is fully emulsified and combined.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sliced green bell pepper, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared oregano-lemon dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss the salad with dressing until all the vegetables and cheese are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Rest and serve: Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld before serving. Serve fresh.
Notes
- The dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- For a more substantial salad, consider adding avocado slices or chickpeas.
- For a traditional Greek-style salad, omit the lettuce and simply combine the vegetables with the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
