It's All Greek to Me Tomato Salad

Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with "It's All Greek to Me Tomato Salad," a refreshing dish that celebrates simplicity and bold tastes. Packed with juicy, bite-sized ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta, this quintessential Greek-inspired salad is elevated by a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light summer meal or a flavorful side dish to complement grilled meats or seafood. Garnished with fresh parsley, this colorful salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious, offering a taste of Greek cuisine in every bite. Perfect for healthy eating and quick prep, this tomato salad is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes (any variety, chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 large cucumber (peeled, halved, and sliced into half-moons)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice it into thin half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and cucumber.

Step 5

Add the halved kalamata olives to the bowl.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine. Be careful not to break up the feta too much.

Step 9

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1224.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1159.0

Total Fat 99.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 4223.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 815.5mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2058.7mg	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: 73.1%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 17.8%