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Fresh Greek salad recipe with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and authentic feta cheese in a Mediterranean-style bowl

Greek Salad: A Fresh and Authentic Mediterranean Delight


  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This authentic Greek salad brings together crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and briny Kalamata olives in a simple yet flavorful combination. A perfect light meal or side dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with minimal preparation.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 200g authentic Greek feta cheese (in a block, not crumbled)
  • 1620 Kalamata olives
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

 

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and prepare all vegetables. Cut tomatoes into wedges, cucumber into half-inch slices, red onion into thin half-moons, and bell pepper into strips.
  • Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl, tossing gently to mix.
  • Add the Kalamata olives and cut the feta cheese into 1-inch cubes, placing them on top of the vegetables.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  • Sprinkle dried oregano over the entire salad, crushing it lightly between your fingers as you do.

 

  • Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving for flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • For authentic flavor, use Greek sheep’s milk feta and genuine Kalamata olives.
  • The salad is best dressed right before serving to maintain crispness.

 

  • Soaking sliced red onions in ice water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad will reduce their sharpness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Keywords: Greek salad, fresh salad recipes, Mediterranean diet, vegetarian salad, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, no-cook recipes, healthy salad, low-carb