Tasty Greek Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tasty Greek Salad is a vibrant combination of crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crisp green bell peppers, tangy red onions, and briny Kalamata olives, all topped with creamy feta cheese. The salad is dressed with a simple yet irresistible blend of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano, creating a light and zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with absolutely no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a refreshing side dish. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, it brings the essence of Greece to your table with minimal effort. Serve it with crusty bread or alongside grilled meats for an unforgettable Mediterranean feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 oz Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into half-moons.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces, discarding the core.
Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain.
Slice the green bell pepper into thin rings or strips after removing the seeds and membrane.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
Cut the feta cheese into cubes or crumble it, and gently add it to the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the feta too much.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.0 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 43% | |
*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.
