Colorful Greek Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Colorful Greek Salad is a quick and healthy dish that makes any meal shine. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and tangy red onion come together with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, this salad is as flavorful as it is visually stunning. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side, this classic Greek salad is a must-try for fans of clean, wholesome eating. Serve it fresh or let the flavors meld in the fridge for a truly irresistible treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then cut into thin half-moon slices.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are large, quarter them for easier eating.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Colorful Greek Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.1 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5923 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1065 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1222 mg | 26% | |
*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.
