Greek Salad Recipe
This classic Greek Salad recipe combines fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese dressed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing seasoned with oregano, salt, and pepper. It’s a vibrant, refreshing salad perfect as a side dish or light meal, offering a burst of Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water for 10 minutes, then drained
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Persian cucumbers, sliced green bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, drained red onion, chopped pepperoncini peppers, and cubed feta cheese.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl, then gently toss everything together until all the vegetables and cheese are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy the Greek salad fresh as a light and refreshing side dish or a standalone meal.
Notes
- Soaking the red onion in water helps to mellow its sharp flavor.
- Use fresh oregano if available for a brighter herb flavor.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain crispness, but it can be chilled briefly before serving.
- Feel free to add a handful of fresh parsley or mint for an extra layer of freshness.
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad
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