Description
The Best Greek Salad Recipe: Bursting with Mediterranean Flavors
Ingredients
2 cup ripe tomatoes
1 cup crisp cucumbers
1/2 cup red onion
1 cup bell peppers
1 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables – Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and bell peppers.
2. Assemble the Salad – In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and bell peppers. Crumble the feta cheese over the top and scatter the Kalamata olives throughout the salad.
3. Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Finely chop the fresh oregano and add it to the dressing, stirring to combine.
4. Dress the Salad – Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to over-toss, as this can bruise the delicate vegetables.
5. Chill and Serve – Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with a few extra oregano leaves if desired.
Notes
The quality of the ingredients is key to creating the best Greek salad. Seek out locally sourced, seasonal produce and high-quality feta and olive oil for maximum flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad
