Greek Garden Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Greek Garden Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty red onions, and crunchy green bell peppers. Tossed with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is dressed in a zippy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this no-cook Mediterranean-inspired dish is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side, or a colorful addition to any dinner spread. Top with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy a taste of Greece with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with a clean towel.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into half-moons.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion into rings.
Core and thinly slice the green bell pepper into strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped parsley, if using, for added color and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Greek-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.7 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3925 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 829 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1877 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.
