Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Best Greek Salad Recipe, a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side for any meal. This salad highlights an array of fresh vegetables like crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, complemented by savory feta cheese and kalamata olives. It’s not only delicious but also versatile; you can easily turn it into a hearty main course by adding your choice of protein such as grilled chicken, turkey, or lamb. Whether you enjoy it freshly tossed or chilled to let the flavors meld, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 green bell pepper
- ¾ English cucumber
- 5 roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup red onion
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3½ tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and pit the olives if necessary.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg