Description
Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean delight that brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to your table. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it?s ideal for summer picnics or casual dinners. Enjoy this delicious dish as a side or light main course, capturing the essence of sunny days with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumbers, sliced
- ? medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ? cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for milder flavor if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg