Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through classic greek salad, inviting summer’s fresh flavors onto your plate. Crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and tangy feta create a perfect harmony that transports you straight to a Greek coastal village.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or in blocks
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 cups (473 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion into uniform bite-sized pieces. Slice Kalamata olives and arrange them with the chopped vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Dressing Creation: Combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a sealed container. Vigorously shake or whisk until ingredients emulsify into a smooth, aromatic vinaigrette.
- Salad Assembly: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables, using gentle folding motions to ensure each ingredient is evenly coated without bruising the delicate produce.
- Cheese and Garnish: Crumble authentic Greek feta cheese over the dressed salad. Optionally, scatter freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant herbal accent.
- Serving: Plate the salad immediately to preserve its crisp texture, or chill briefly to enhance the flavor melding. Serve as a refreshing side dish or light Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure each forkful has balanced flavors and textures.
- Let salad rest in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to marinate and flavors to meld together.
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables and authentic Greek feta cheese for the most authentic Mediterranean taste experience.
- Drizzle dressing gradually and toss gently to prevent vegetable bruising and maintain crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg