Description
A refreshing and authentic Classic Greek Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Other Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into large chunks or crumbled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, peeled and sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced green bell pepper. Gently toss to mix all the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Add Olives and Feta Cheese: Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the bowl. Place the feta cheese on top in large chunks or crumble it over the salad depending on your preference to maintain its texture and flavor.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a balanced, flavorful dressing.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad carefully to mix the dressing without breaking up the feta cheese too much. Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
- Traditional Greek salad doesn’t include lettuce, keeping it light and authentic.
- For enhanced flavor, allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes after adding the dressing to let the ingredients meld.
- This salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
