Best Greek Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Best Greek Salad
Description
The salad is assembled from crisp and fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumber, thinly sliced red onions, diced green bell pepper, and creamy avocado, creating a varied texture profile. Kalamata olives add a briny depth, while crumbled feta cheese contributes a salty, creamy element that complements the fresh vegetables.
The accompanying dressing blends olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, and a touch of honey for balance. This vinaigrette enhances the salad with a mix of tanginess, herbaceousness, and slight sweetness. Tossed gently just before serving, the salad maintains its crispness and freshness.
Ideal as a side salad or light meal, this dish highlights the qualities typical of Greek cuisine and pairs well with grilled meats or alongside Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
Greek Salad Dressing
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic 1 large clove, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp parsley finely minced, fresh
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 3/4 tsp honey
- salt to taste
Salad
- 4 medium Roma tomato diced (10 oz
- 1 medium cucumber optionally peeled and sliced into half moons, English variety
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced or diced, rinsed and drained
- 1 small green bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, chopped, or yellow bell pepper
- 3/4 cup kalamata olives drained and sliced, or black olives
- 4 oz. feta cheese about 1 cup, crumbled
- 1 medium avocado diced, not too soft
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to blend, season with salt to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, avocado and feta to a salad bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over top and gently toss to evenly coat. Add dressing within a few minutes of serving for best results.
- Recipe Source: inspired by Simply Recipes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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