Easy Tossed Greek Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
133 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Easy Tossed Greek Salad
Description
Easy Tossed Greek Salad is composed of fresh vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and red onions, layered with salty feta cheese. These ingredients create a vibrant mix of crisp, juicy, and briny elements. The accompanying dressing is homemade from combining olive oil with red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, imparting a bright and herbaceous flavor.
The salad is tossed just before serving to maintain the crispness of the greens and vegetables. It can be served as a simple side dish or light meal. The ingredients also allow for varied protein additions such as grilled chicken or fish for a more substantial dish.
Various customizations are suggested, including adding red pepper flakes for spice, incorporating beans for protein, or using different mustard varieties in the dressing. Fresh herbs like dill or mint can also complement the Greek flavors. These adaptations make the salad versatile and adjustable to personal tastes.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 6-8 cups mixed greens chopped
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, red onion, and cheese.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake well. Pour over salad and toss to combine just before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to the dressing for a mild spicy kick if desired.
- Incorporate pepperoncinis for extra flavor and crunch, but use sparingly as they can be quite addictive.
- Boost protein by adding white beans like chickpeas or navy beans to the salad.
- Top with grilled or baked chicken, steak, tofu, or fish such as salmon or tuna to make a complete meal.
- For olive lovers, stirring in olive tapenade to the dressing adds a rich depth.
- If Dijon mustard isn’t preferred, substitute with another mustard type or omit entirely.
- Fresh herbs like dill or mint enhance the dressing’s Mediterranean taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4221IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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