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Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad


  • Author: Mia McKenny
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta come together in this Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad, a bright no-cook dish that works for a quick breakfast plate with eggs, an easy dinner alongside grilled protein, or a healthy snack straight from the fridge. If you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just an easy recipe to add to your go-to food ideas, this classic Greek salad is ready in about 15 minutes and loaded with zesty, feel-good flavor.


Ingredients

1 large English cucumber sliced into half-moons

2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved

1 green bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced

1/2 small red onion very thinly sliced

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives whole or halved

5 ounces Greek feta cheese cut into small cubes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic finely minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or mint or a mix

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

1. Chop the cucumber into thick half-moons, halve the cherry or grape tomatoes, thinly slice the green bell pepper, and very finely slice the red onion.

2. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in a bowl of cold water for 5–10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

3. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives to a large mixing or serving bowl.

4. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.

5. Pour most of the dressing over the vegetables and olives, then gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.

6. Add the cubed feta cheese on top of the salad, drizzle with the remaining dressing, and scatter the chopped fresh parsley or mint over the salad.

7. Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature if you have time, then serve as a main dish or side while the vegetables are still crisp.

Notes

Use a block of feta packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled feta for the creamiest texture and best flavor.

For make-ahead prep, store the chopped vegetables, dressing, and feta separately in the fridge and toss them together just before serving.

Be conservative with added salt at first, since both the feta and the Kalamata olives are naturally quite salty.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 760
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 7
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 25

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