My Big Fat Greek Salad
Transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean with "My Big Fat Greek Salad," a vibrant, refreshing classic that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, tangy red onions, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad boasts a rainbow of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Creamy chunks of feta cheese add a luscious, savory touch, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hassle-free recipe is an ideal side for grilled meats or a light, satisfying main when served with crusty bread. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quick lunch, this authentic Greek salad delivers irresistible flavor with every bite! Keywords: Greek salad recipe, Mediterranean salad, healthy side dish, quick and easy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red Onion
- 1 medium Bell Pepper (Green)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
- 0.75 cup Feta Cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (optional, chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into half-moons. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges. Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese into large chunks and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle fresh parsley on top, if using, for additional color and flavor.
Serve immediately with bread or as a side to your favorite Mediterranean dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3916 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 774 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1623 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.
