Description
This vibrant Greek salad combines fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side dish, it’s a quick and healthy Mediterranean classic that keeps well for gatherings and summer parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes (red and yellow), sliced in half
- 2 medium cucumbers, quartered
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup green olives, sliced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice the cherry or grape tomatoes in half. Quarter the cucumbers, dice the red bell pepper, and chop the red onion. Slice both the black and green olives.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and sliced olives. Gently toss these ingredients together to mix evenly.
- Add the dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the tossed vegetables. Gently stir or toss the salad again until all the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
- Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the dressed salad. Optionally, toss lightly once more to incorporate the cheese slightly, being careful not to break up the feta too much.
- Serve: Serve the Greek salad immediately chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side or main dish. It can also be refrigerated for later enjoyment, making it great for gatherings or meal prep.
Notes
- This 15-minute Greek salad features traditional Mediterranean ingredients making it a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.
- The salad keeps well refrigerated, making it ideal for make-ahead meals and perfect for summer parties, picnics, and potlucks.
- You can customize the salad by adding fresh herbs like parsley or mint for extra flavor.
- The homemade dressing can be adjusted to taste by varying the amount of lemon juice or vinegar.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 836 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
