Our Favourite Greek Salad
Bright, flavorful, and effortlessly fresh, Our Favourite Greek Salad is a Mediterranean classic that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy green bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy richness, while a simple yet zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano ties it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad makes the perfect side dish or light meal. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or craving fresh flavors year-round, this Greek salad recipe is your go-to for Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and green bell pepper thoroughly under cold water.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into half-moons or rounds, about 0.5cm thick. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Add both to the bowl with the cucumber.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. You can keep them whole or slice them in half based on your preference.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or black pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4762 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1235 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1864 mg | 40% | |
*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.
