Creamy Greek Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Creamy Greek Salad, a refreshing twist on the Mediterranean classic. This vibrant dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, and tangy Kalamata olives, all tossed with crumbled feta cheese for a salty, briny kick. What sets this salad apart is its luscious, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of garlic and oregano, giving it a rich and silky texture without compromising on its wholesome, light profile. Perfect as a quick 15-minute side dish or a healthy lunch option, this salad is garnished with fresh parsley and can be chilled for the ultimate flavor infusion. Whether you're meal prepping or entertaining, this Creamy Greek Salad is a delicious and easy crowd-pleaser that brings the taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into half-rings.

Step 5

Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and cut it into thin strips.

Step 6

Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 10

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the salad for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1270.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1213.3

Total Fat 98.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 104.1mg	0%
Sodium 3961.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 31.2g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 908.8mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1811.3mg	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: 71.6%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 18.3%