Stephens Greek Salad
Dive into the vibrant, Mediterranean flavors of Stephen's Greek Salad, a refreshing and effortless dish bursting with color and taste. This classic Greek salad combines crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper, perfectly balanced with briny Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and red wine vinegar, accentuated with garlic and oregano, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes and is the epitome of fresh, wholesome eating. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or accompaniment to grilled meats, Stephen’s Greek Salad is both simple and satisfying—a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Peel the cucumber in stripes (optional) and slice it into half-moons.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Slice the red onion finely into thin rings.
Core and slice the green bell pepper into thin strips.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it, then add to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss the salad gently to coat evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3914 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1367 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.
