Classic Greek Salad

Capture the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Classic Greek Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion! Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, and sweet green bell pepper, this salad is brought to life with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing seasoned with aromatic dried oregano, this salad is the epitome of simplicity and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fresh bread, or your favorite Mediterranean-inspired entrees. Perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant dinner, or a summer potluck, this authentic Greek salad is sure to become a go-to recipe in your rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounces Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then into half-moon slices about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges.

Step 4

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice it thinly into half-moons.

Step 5

Remove the core and seeds from the green bell pepper, and slice it into thin rings or strips.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1456.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1205.4

Total Fat 98.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 100.9mg	0%
Sodium 3935.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 18.1IU	0%
Calcium 843.0mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2266.6mg	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: 70.9%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 20.9%