Description
Are you ever in a rush but still want to serve a meal that feels fresh and wholesome? Let me introduce you to the Classic Greek Salad. It’s like a burst of sunshine on your plate, filled with vibrant veggies and the rich flavor of feta cheese. This salad is not only quick to whip up but also offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Perfect for a busy day or an impressive dish for your dinner guests, this Greek salad brings a little Mediterranean magic into your home. Trust me; your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: cut tomatoes into wedges, slice cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice onion and bell pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared vegetables.
- Gently fold in the Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like dill or mint.
- You can customize the salad by adding other ingredients like bell peppers, radishes, or avocados.
- Best when made fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg