Classic Greek Salad
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4.8
Classic Greek Salad
Description
This Classic Greek Salad features an assortment of fresh vegetables complemented by the briny flavor of Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese chunks. The vegetables include halved cherry tomatoes, deseeded and chopped cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion for a crisp bite. Fresh mint provides a subtle herbal aroma and taste, scattered over the top before serving.
The dressing combines dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt, which is first mixed with the tomatoes to macerate slightly for ten minutes. This step enhances the flavor and softens the tomatoes. Afterward, the cucumber, onion, olives, and feta are mixed in gently to retain their shape and texture, lending a balance of freshness, acidity, and saltiness.
Serving immediately preserves the salad’s crisp qualities and vibrant flavors. This salad works well as a side dish alongside grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a Mediterranean-inspired meal. It can also serve as a light lunch on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 cucumber deseeded, then roughly chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 20 kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta cheese cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves
Instructions
- Combine the oregano, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Let this sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.1 tsp dried oregano4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1½ tbsp red wine vinegar½ tsp / 1 teaspoon salt2 cups / 300 g cherry tomatoes
- Add the cucumber, red onion, and olives and stir well to combine.1 cucumber½ red onion20 Kalamata olives
- Add the cheese and stir gently.½ cup / 85 g feta cheese
- Thinly slice the mint leaves and scatter over the salad.1 tbsp mint leaves
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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