Greek Salad with Feta
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Salad with Feta! Bursting with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onions, and crunchy green bell peppers, this classic recipe is elevated by the bold flavors of briny Kalamata olives and creamy chunks of tangy feta cheese. A simple yet flavorful dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano ties all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for a light lunch, dinner side, or sunny picnic, this authentic Greek salad is a celebration of fresh and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, gluten-free, and Mediterranean-inspired dish, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise and cut into 0.5 cm thick slices.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges, removing any excess seeds if desired.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings.
Cut the green bell pepper into thin strips, discarding the stem, seeds, and ribs.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese into large chunks and add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure the dressing coats all of the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately or allow the flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your fresh Greek salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 495 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.
