Chunky Greek Salad

Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chunky Greek Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe that’s as quick to assemble as it is satisfying to eat. With chunky, bite-sized pieces of fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy green bell pepper, and tangy red onion, this salad is a textural marvel. Tossed with savory kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing infused with garlic, red wine vinegar, and oregano, every bite delivers a punch of vibrant flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hearty Greek salad is perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, or crowd-pleasing staple for potlucks and summer gatherings. Serve it with warm pita bread or alongside grilled meats for a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 0.75 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it lengthwise, remove seeds if any, and cut into large bite-sized chunks.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes or quarter them if they are large.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.

Step 5

Core the green bell pepper, remove seeds, and cut into square chunks.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green bell pepper.

Step 7

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl.

Step 8

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables and olives.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without breaking the feta.

Step 11

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1305.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1417.7

Total Fat 126.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 4634.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.5g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 877.7mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1817.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.8%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 15.7%