Description
This classic Greek Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple homemade Greek dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, cut into thin rounds and then halved
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with oregano and gently toss to combine.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss again lightly and serve immediately or let sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use the best quality feta and olive oil for maximum flavor.
- Letting the salad sit for a few minutes before serving helps enhance the taste.
- You can add a splash of red wine vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
