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Easy & Authentic Greek Salad Recipe

Easy & Authentic Greek Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side-dishes
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy & Authentic Greek Salad recipe captures the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean using just a handful of fresh ingredients. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and creamy feta cheese are tossed together with a simple yet zesty olive oil dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or healthy main course, this salad brings the taste of Greece right to your table!

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Other Salad Essentials

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 4 ounces Greek feta cheese, cut into blocks or crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber into half moons, thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper. Place all prepared vegetables into a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the Olives and Feta: Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl. Top the salad with blocks or crumbled feta cheese, distributing evenly throughout the vegetables.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss together so the flavors mingle, being careful not to break up the feta too much if using blocks.
  5. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Enjoy immediately, or let the salad sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
  • Traditional Greek salad uses feta in blocks or thick slices, but crumbled works if you prefer.
  • If you like, add a pinch of capers for extra tang.
  • Don’t skip the quality olive oil—it’s key to the dressing’s flavor.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/easy-authentic-greek-salad-recipe/