Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and colorful mix of crisp vegetables, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple herb-infused vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal or a light and satisfying lunch on its own.
Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce:
3 cups chopped,
Cucumber:
1 large cucumber sliced into half-moons,
Tomatoes:
3 medium ripe tomatoes chopped or 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved,
Red Onion:
1/2 red onion thinly sliced,
Green Bell Pepper:
1 thinly sliced,
Kalamata Olives:
1/2 cup,
Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup crumbled or cubed,
Red Wine Vinegar:
2 tablespoons,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
1/4 cup,
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon,
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon,
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, mix cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives. Add romaine lettuce if desired.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently, add feta cheese, and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- For a more traditional version, omit the lettuce and use large tomato wedges and slabs of feta.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
