Greek Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs
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Greek Salad with Feta and Fresh Herbs
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This traditional Greek salad recipe has juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and sheep's feta. It's drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and red wine vinegar. Serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main dish. Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomatoes cored and quartered into bite sized wedges.
- 1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt divided
- 1/2 red onion sliced thin
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 English cucumber quartered and chopped into bite-sized chunks.
- 1 green bell pepper cored, seeded and cut into thick strips.
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- 2 Tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 pound feta cheese cut into triangles
Instructions
Prepping the veggies
- Cut tomatoes into bite sized wedges. Toss tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and place in a colander over a bowl and let drain for 30 minutes while preparing the rest of the veggies.
- Slice the red onion into thin slices and place in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes.
- Slice cucumber in half lengthwise, then quarter into bite sized pieces.
- Core and seed bell pepper and cut into thick strips.
Finishing the salad
- Drain the tomato wedges and onions and place into a large bowl. Add cucumber chunks, bell peppers and kalamata olives and capers. Toss with olive oil to coat.
- Mix dried oregano, red wine vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Gently toss with veggies. Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Transfer salad to a serving platter or divide among 4 or 8 plates. Top with feta wedges. Drizzle with additional olive oil and dried oregano.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1person
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
1.174mg
(0%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1.293IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1.174mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.293IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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