Description
The Perfect Greek Salad is a healthy, vibrant Mediterranean dish made with fresh vegetables, tangy Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a simple dressing. It’s quick, easy, and perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Combine them in a large bowl with the Kalamata olives.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Add Feta and Serve: Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chill the vegetables beforehand for extra crispness.
- For a vegan option, replace feta cheese with vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g