5 from 54 votes
Mediterranean Greek Salad
Mediterranean Greek Salad combines fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion with black olives, cubed feta cheese, and parsley, tossed in a simple vinaigrette of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano. The mix of crisp vegetables and salty feta creates a refreshing texture and savory flavor. This salad is a straightforward, classic side dish or light meal that showcases bright, clean Mediterranean flavors, making it a satisfying choice for warmer weather or alongside grilled dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Greek Salad
- 2 tomato cut into 1-inch pieces, large
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 English cucumber quartered lengthwise and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, or 2 medium garden cucumbers
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- ½ cup black olives halved lengthwise, pitted
- ½ cup feta cheese cubed, Greek
- 2 Tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Greek Salad Dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley in a salad bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Combine the salt, black pepper, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, in a small bowl, and mix.
- Drizzle the Greek dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add cubed feta cheese and serve.
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Notes
- Soak sliced onions in vinegar or lemon juice briefly to reduce sharpness before adding to the salad.
- Don't omit feta cheese and olives; they provide essential flavor complexity.
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes to add natural sweetness and moisture to the salad.
- Keep cucumber peel intact to maintain crunch.
- Prepare the salad ingredients a day ahead if needed, but add dressing only when ready to serve, storing components separately in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
268mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1231IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1231IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.