Description
Simple Greek Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy Mediterranean dish made with crisp vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch, side dish, or light dinner that is nutrient-dense and highly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into strips
Other Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, peel and thinly slice the cucumbers, and cut the red onion into thin strips to create a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion strips, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients while keeping their crispness intact.
- Add the Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad, allowing its creamy and salty notes to complement the fresh vegetables.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a bright and flavorful dressing that enhances the salad without overpowering it.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the dressing to meld with the ingredients.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables and cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid making the salad soggy.
- Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor blending.
- Cut vegetables evenly for a better presentation and balanced eating experience.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but keep dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten free, quick salad, feta salad, summer salad
