Easy Greek Inspired Salad
Brighten up your table with this Easy Greek Inspired Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp vegetables, bold Mediterranean flavors, and a zesty homemade dressing. Featuring crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. A simple yet flavorful dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano ties it all together, making it the perfect quick side dish or light main course. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch, a picnic staple, or a vibrant addition to your dinner spread, this Greek-inspired salad delivers bright, fresh flavors that transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference. Place into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. If they are whole, consider slicing them in half for easier eating.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salad as a garnish before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3918 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 802 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*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.
