Greek Peasant Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Peasant Salad is a classic no-cook recipe that brings a taste of the Aegean to your table in just 15 minutes. Loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy green bell peppers, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is topped with creamy chunks of feta cheese for a quintessential Greek touch. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano, ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this salad celebrates the purity of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping or alongside your favorite grilled mains for an unforgettable Mediterranean meal. Keywords: Greek Peasant Salad, authentic Greek recipe, Mediterranean flavors, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, easy no-cook recipe, healthy salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 4 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 all fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.
Cut the tomatoes into large wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thick rounds or half-moons. Add them to the bowl.
Core and deseed the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings or strips. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, separating the rings before adding them to the bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into thick cubes and gently place them on top of the vegetables.
Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, scattering them evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
Gently toss the salad using two large spoons, being careful not to break the feta too much.
Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread or as a side dish to your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4764 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1257 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2320 mg | 49% | |
*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.
