Creamy Greek Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Creamy Greek Salad, a refreshing twist on the Mediterranean classic. This vibrant dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and tangy Kalamata olives, all tossed with crumbled feta cheese for a salty, briny kick. What sets this salad apart is its luscious, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic and oregano, giving it a rich and silky texture without compromising on its wholesome, light profile. Perfect as a quick 15-minute side dish or a healthy lunch option, this salad is garnished with fresh parsley and can be chilled for the ultimate flavor infusion. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this Creamy Greek Salad is a delicious and easy crowd-pleaser that brings the taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.
Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.2 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 3962 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1811 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.
