Simple Greek Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Simple Greek Salad is the ultimate quick and healthy dish. Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, vibrant green bell peppers, tangy red onions, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, every bite is a refreshing taste of Greece. A drizzle of homemade dressing—featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of dried oregano—ties it all together, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish for any meal. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or craving a simple weekday lunch, this Greek salad recipe will quickly become a favorite in your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry.
Cut the cucumber into half-moons or bite-sized chunks, depending on your preference.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks.
Peel the red onion, slice it in half, and then cut it into thin slices.
Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
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 gently toss to combine, ensuring that the vegetables are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Simple Greek Salad, either as a side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3916 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*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.
