Chunky Greek Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chunky Greek Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe that’s as quick to assemble as it is satisfying to eat. With chunky, bite-sized pieces of fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy green bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this salad is a textural marvel. Tossed with savory kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing infused with garlic, red wine vinegar, and oregano, every bite delivers a punch of vibrant flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hearty Greek salad is perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or crowd-pleasing staple for potlucks and summer gatherings. Serve it with warm pita bread or alongside grilled meats for a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.75 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it lengthwise, remove seeds if any, and cut into large bite-sized chunks.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or quarter them if they are large.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Core the green bell pepper, remove seeds, and cut into square chunks.
In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green bell pepper.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without breaking the feta.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.7 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4635 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 878 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1817 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
