Easy Greek Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Easy Greek Salad is a quick and healthy option that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this classic dish is elevated with a simple homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano. Perfect as a light side dish for grilled meats or as a satisfying standalone meal, this no-cook salad is a must-try for fans of bold, refreshing flavors. Whether you’re entertaining guests or craving a wholesome lunch, this vibrant Greek salad will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 0.5 large Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup 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 the cucumber and tomatoes thoroughly under running water.
Peel the cucumber (optional) and cut it into bite-sized chunks. Add to a large salad bowl.
Chop the tomatoes into wedges or chunks and add them to the bowl with the cucumber.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons, then add to the salad bowl.
Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, and add them to the bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it with your hands over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 498 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.
