Description
A vibrant and refreshing classic Greek salad featuring crisp vegetables, salty feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, tossed in a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette. This healthy and easy salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and green bell pepper.
- Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For an authentic flavor, use good quality Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
- Adjust the amount of red onion to your preference.
- Add other Mediterranean ingredients like pepperoncini or artichoke hearts if desired.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek salad, feta cheese, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad, Carmen Velasco