Erikas Greek Salad
Brighten up your table with Erika’s Greek Salad, a fresh and vibrant medley of crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic oregano. This quick-to-prepare classic Mediterranean dish combines crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and green bell pepper for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a perfect side dish for any occasion or a light, refreshing lunch. Serve it immediately for crunch or refrigerate briefly to let the bold flavors meld beautifully. This authentic Greek salad is a delightful celebration of freshness, ideal for anyone craving a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the cucumber into thin half-moon slices. If the cucumber has a thick skin, you can peel it first.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Use a sharp knife for this to avoid squishing them.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and separate the slices to avoid clumping.
Remove the seeds and membrane from the green bell pepper. Slice into thin rings or strips, depending on your preference.
Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes (about 1 cm). Add them to the salad bowl, spreading them evenly over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4186 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 969 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*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.
