Greek with Envy
Packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, "Greek with Envy" is a refreshing and effortless Greek salad recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, all beautifully complemented by crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and dried oregano, ties everything together for a burst of bold, fresh flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile salad is ideal as a light main dish or a flavorful side for grilled meats or seafood. If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish, "Greek with Envy" will easily become your go-to Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on size. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all to the bowl with the lettuce.
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if they aren’t pre-pitted, and add them to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side for grilled meats or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4792 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1052 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2360 mg | 50% | |
*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.
