Greek Salad
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5
Greek Salad
Description
This Greek Salad features classic Mediterranean ingredients: sliced English cucumber, chopped green bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and pitted kalamata olives. The salad is topped with fresh mint leaves for an herbal note.
The dressing is made by whisking extra virgin olive oil with red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This vinaigrette delivers tang, depth, and a mild pungency to complement the vegetables and cheese.
The salad is assembled by arranging the vegetables and feta on a platter, drizzling with dressing, gently tossing, then sprinkling with additional oregano and fresh mint. The combination balances refreshing crunch with creamy and salty components, suitable as a side dish or light meal.
Using feta cheese preserved in brine is recommended for an authentic salty flavor and proper texture for the salad.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon oregano more for sprinkling, dried
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
For the salad
- 1 English cucumber cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 green bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 5 ounces feta cheese cut into ½ inch cubes*
- ⅓ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives pitted
- ⅓ cup mint leaf fresh
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
- On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
- Use feta cheese stored in brine for the best texture and flavor in this salad.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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