Quick and Easy Greek Salad
Bright, refreshing, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Quick and Easy Greek Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal bursting with Mediterranean flair. Made with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, it’s tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano. This no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or as a vibrant addition to your dinner table. Serve it immediately for a fresh crunch, or let it chill to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Simple, healthy, and delicious—this Greek salad will quickly become your go-to for effortless, authentic flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber and cherry tomatoes.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise into quarters, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Place the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives into a large mixing bowl.
Dice the feta cheese into small cubes and add to the bowl.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.3 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2433 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1369 mg | 29% | |
*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.
