Description
This Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad is a quick and healthy side dish packed with vibrant veggies, creamy feta, and bold herbs. It’s the perfect easy recipe for lunch, dinner ideas, or even a light snack. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this salad is a go-to for anyone looking for wholesome food ideas or refreshing, no-cook meals.
Ingredients
1 large cucumber
4 medium ripe tomatoes
1/2 red onion
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
7 oz block feta cheese
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash all produce thoroughly. Slice the cucumber into half-moons, cut tomatoes into wedges or chunks, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the bell pepper into rings.
2. In a large serving bowl, layer the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Add the Kalamata olives on top.
3. Cube the feta and place it gently over the salad without crumbling it.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
6. Gently toss before serving to combine flavors while keeping the feta intact.
7. Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
Use block feta in brine for the best texture and flavor.
Add the dressing just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.
Chill your serving bowl beforehand to keep the salad cool on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: healthy snack, quick dinner, easy recipe, Greek salad, summer side dish