Description
A classic Greek Salad bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Simple, colorful, and refreshingly delicious!
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
3/4 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
2. Add Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of oregano before serving.
Notes
For a more authentic touch, keep the feta in large blocks rather than crumbling.
Add capers or anchovies for extra briny flavor.
Serve with warm pita bread or grilled chicken for a complete meal.
This salad tastes even better when chilled for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 410
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: greek salad, mediterranean salad, feta salad, cucumber tomato salad, healthy salad recipe