Greek Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Tomato Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy side dish for any occasion! Featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and savory red onion, this refreshing salad comes together in just 15 minutes with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano. Tossed with tangy Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese, it’s a beautiful balance of textures and taste, finished off with optional fresh parsley for a pop of green. Perfect for summer barbecues, light lunches, or as a companion to grilled meats, this Greek-inspired dish celebrates simplicity while delivering bold, delicious flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup 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 ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into half-moons. Add to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar.
Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3511 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 667 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2593 mg | 55% | |
*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.
