Classic Greek Salad
Capture the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Classic Greek Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, and sweet green bell pepper, this salad is brought to life with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing seasoned with aromatic dried oregano, this salad is the epitome of simplicity and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fresh bread, or your favorite Mediterranean-inspired entrees. Perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner, or a summer potluck, this authentic Greek salad is sure to become a go-to recipe in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 ounces Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then into half-moon slices about 1/4-inch thick.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges.
Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it thinly into half-moons.
Remove the core and seeds from the green bell pepper, and slice it into thin rings or strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.9 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3935 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 843 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2267 mg | 48% | |
*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.
