Greek Salad Recipe
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Greek Salad Recipe
Description
The Greek Salad Recipe features a variety of chopped fresh vegetables—romaine lettuce provides a crunchy base while red onions add sharpness. Juicy grape tomatoes and cucumbers bring freshness, and green bell peppers add mild sweetness. The salty, distinctive kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese contribute key Mediterranean elements.
The dressing is a vinaigrette combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice for acidity, balanced with honey and Dijon mustard, and flavored with oregano, salt, and pepper. Tossing this dressing into the salad ties the ingredients together with a balanced tangy and slightly sweet profile.
This salad offers a satisfying array of textures and flavors, making it a suitable side dish to grilled meats or pasta. It can also stand alone as a light meal or appetizer. The dressing can be served on the side or tossed into the salad before serving, depending on preference.
Notes suggest that while lettuce adds bulk to the salad, the vegetables and dressing are flavorful enough on their own. For those who prefer more dressing, doubling the dressing ingredients is advised.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 - 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about a 32 oz bag, or 1-2 heads)
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup grape tomato halved, or cherry tomato
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 1/2 cup cubed feta cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine well.
- Prepare dressing by adding dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisking them together. Alternatively, add dressing ingredients to a jar with an well-fitting lid and shake until fully combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Alternatively, serve the dressing on the side.
Notes
- Lettuce is optional; the vegetables and dressing create a flavorful salad base.
- If you prefer a more heavily dressed salad, double the dressing recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 822mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 2219mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 72562IU | 1451% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 449mg | 45% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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