Luscious Greek Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Luscious Greek Salad, a fresh and colorful dish that’s both simple and satisfying. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper, this classic recipe is elevated by the briny richness of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano ties it all together, delivering the perfect balance of tang and earthiness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, healthy salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any summer gathering. Bursting with fresh vegetables and authentic Greek flavors, this salad is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 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
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into half-moons.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain.
Core and deseed the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings or strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the Greek salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3491 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1666 mg | 35% | |
*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.
