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Easy and delicious Greek Salad recipe brings a refreshing and flavorful side to the table in less than 20 minutes. It's delicious, authentic, and perfect for summer.
Greek Salad Recipe
Greek salad features a combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese, dressed with a homemade vinaigrette. It’s healthy, delicious and bursting with flavors.
The homemade vinaigrette contains garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and whisk together with a decent olive oil. The freshness of the vegetables, the tanginess of the dressing, and the saltiness of the feta cheese all contribute to a harmonious blend of tastes. It’s a great option to have for a hot summer day.
Why This Recipe Works
It’s an easy and quick salad recipe to make at home with only a few fresh vegetables and an ultimate homemade vinaigrette. It makes a refreshing, healthy side dish that pairs well with grilled meats, seafood (such as sauteed shrimp), or pita bread.
It’s a healthy and delicious side to enjoy for a light meal or as a refreshing side dish. You can always double the ingredients to make a large portion for parties and special events.
You may also prepare the salad ahead of time to save more time. Store the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate it until serving.
Recipe Ingredients
This vibrant Greek salad calls for six fresh ingredients and a handful of seasoning for the dressing.
- Cucumber
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
The homemade vinaigrette requires the following ingredients:
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Dijon mustard
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Olive oil
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Greek Salad
Preparing this authentic Greek salad will only take you 10 minutes.
First, in a mixing bowl, gather all fresh ingredients, such as cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Next, make a sweet, tangy vinaigrette by combining minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pouring the olive oil slowly while whisking all the components together.
Finally, add vinaigrette to the fresh vegetables and toss well. Top with feta cheese and calamata olives to enhance the flavor.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
- Fresh and high-quality ingredients are the key to making a flavorful and refreshing salad.
- Toss the salad with the homemade vinaigrette and top it with feta cheese and calamata olives for an extra Greek touch.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the vegetables to absorb the flavors from the dressing, resulting in a more delicious and well-blended salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place the leftover Greek salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days. Store the dressing separately from the salad to maintain its crispness if possible. This will help prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Consume Within 24 Hours of preparation.
Feta cheese is the traditional and most commonly used cheese in Greek salad. It has a tangy and salty flavor that complements the other ingredients of the salad. However, you may also use goat cheese, Halloumi Cheese, or any vegan cheese of your choice.
This recipe has 333 calories per serving.
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Greek Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red bell pepper , cut into small pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper , cut into small pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , cut into half
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cubed feta cheese
Vinaigrette
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk well.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss well with a spoon and fork. Top with feta cheese. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, then serve.
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Notes
- Fresh and high-quality ingredients are the key to making a flavorful and refreshing salad.
- Toss the salad with the homemade vinaigrette and top it with feta cheese and calamata olives for an extra Greek touch.
- Let the salad sit for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the vegetables to absorb the flavors from the dressing, resulting in a more delicious and well-blended salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious and authentic. During my several times in Greece, I was never served a “Greek” salad that contained lettuce. A dressing variation I was sometimes served a version that used a tiny bit of sugar and apple cider vinegar instead of the more traditional wine vinegar. And bring on the Kalamata olives for a delicious bite of flavor!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I make a similar salad, however, I do not add a Dijon mustard. I would recommend adding a tablespoon of sugar, otherwise, it has a very acidic taste.
Thanks for your suggestion.
I add spiral pasta and cooked chicken to make this a great summer meal.
Awesome!