Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
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4.9
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
Description
The Traditional Greek Salad Recipe features a mix of crisp bell peppers, English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. These ingredients are prepared into similar bite-sized pieces and combined with a dressing crafted from high-quality olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, a touch of feta brine, fresh dill, oregano, sea salt, finely minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice.
This combination delivers a fresh and tangy flavor profile with a crisp and juicy texture from the vegetables balanced by the briny olives and creamy feta. The dressing coats the salad lightly, highlighting the natural flavors without overwhelming them.
The salad is versatile and can be served as a starter, side salad, or part of a larger Mediterranean-inspired meal. It pairs well with grilled meats and seafood or can be enjoyed on its own for a light, refreshing dish.
If your feta cheese lacks brine, simply omit that ingredient in the dressing without impacting the balance significantly. The salad is best tossed just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
Ingredients
The Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil best-quality
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of the feta brine see note
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 clove garlic very finely minced
- lemon juice from ½ lemon
The Greek Salad
- 2 bell pepper chopped
- 1 English cucumber chopped
- 1 pint tomatoes cut in half, cherry or grape
- ¼ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled or cut into small pieces (see note)
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, feta brine, dill, oregano, sea salt, garlic, and lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl.
- Cut all the veggies so that they are roughly the same size. Add the bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
Notes
- Omit the feta brine if your feta cheese is not packed in brine; the dressing will still be flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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