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
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Calories
208 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Salad
Description
The Greek Salad brings together roughly chopped fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion. Kalamata olives and crumbly feta cheese add their characteristic briny and creamy contrasts. The dressing, made by shaking minced garlic with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, coats the salad lightly to enhance the natural flavors without overpowering them.
The texture is crisp with tender bits from the feta and a lively, tangy flavor contributed by the red wine vinegar and oregano seasoning. Combining the ingredients just before serving keeps the vegetables fresh and vibrant, preventing them from becoming soggy. The balance of salty, tart, and herby notes makes the salad versatile to pair with grilled meats or as a standalone light dish.
For best results, crumble a block of feta cheese into larger pieces rather than using pre-crumbled versions. Although it’s preferable to serve the salad immediately, leftovers can still be enjoyed, though the salad will lose some of its crispness over time.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 tomato roughly chopped or cut into wedges, large
- 1 English cucumber sliced, large
- ½ red onion thinly sliced, small
- 1 green bell pepper roughly chopped, large
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Salad Dressing
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small jar combine all ingredients for the dressing and shake well, set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients and gently toss. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a block of feta cheese crumbled into larger chunks for better texture when possible.
- Serve the salad right after tossing to preserve freshness and crispness.
- Leftovers can be eaten later but the vegetables may soften.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 890IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27.5mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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