Composed Greek Salad
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant and visually stunning Composed Greek Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell peppers, this salad is brought to life with briny Kalamata olives and creamy cubes of feta cheese. Drizzled with a tangy dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, every bite bursts with fresh, bold flavors. Perfect as a colorful side dish or a light main course, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick yet elegant addition to any meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for an optional herbal touch, and savor the authentic taste of Greece! Keywords: Greek salad recipe, Mediterranean salad, no-cook recipes, healthy side dish, vibrant salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 6 ounces Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce.
Slice the cucumbers into half-moons or bite-size wedges and place them on a platter.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the cucumbers.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and arrange them evenly on the platter.
Core and thinly slice the green bell pepper into rings or strips and add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the Kalamata olives evenly across the vegetables.
Cut the feta cheese into cubes or large crumbles and distribute it throughout the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring all the ingredients are lightly coated.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1607 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*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.
