Greek Chopped Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Chopped Salad is a vibrant dish that’s perfect as a light meal or side. Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell pepper, and tangy red onion, every bite is a delightful mix of textures. The addition of briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese elevates the flavor profile, while a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this wholesome salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with fresh ingredients that make it a healthy choice. Serve it chilled for a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or as part of a mezze platter. Keywords: Greek chopped salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh vegetable salad, quick and easy salad recipe, feta and olive salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry all vegetables.
Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using larger tomatoes, chop them into bite-sized chunks.
Remove the seeds and core from the bell pepper, then chop it into small, even pieces.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon strips.
Roughly chop the Kalamata olives if desired, or leave them whole.
Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set aside.
Finely chop the fresh parsley for garnish.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.6 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3928 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1903 mg | 40% | |
*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.
