Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or as a side. Featuring crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, it’s a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce (optional, for a more filling version)
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Add chopped Romaine lettuce if desired.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine. Allow flavors to meld for 5–10 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Traditional Greek salad typically excludes lettuce.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
