Description
This refreshing Greek salad is a classic Mediterranean dish made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, green pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the feta cheese on top and sprinkle with a bit more oregano.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and oregano to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
