Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
138 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
Description
The Traditional Greek Salad Recipe highlights a medley of fresh vegetables including tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion, and kalamata olives, tossed with seasoning of salt, black pepper, and oregano. The olive oil dressing enhances the vegetables without overwhelming their natural flavors. Instead of crumbling, sliced feta cheese is placed on top, maintaining its creamy texture and adding a mild, tangy note.
This salad offers a crisp, juicy bite from the vegetables balanced by the savory, briny olives and creamy feta layers. It is intended to be served fresh or chilled, preserving the vibrant textures. The simplicity of ingredients emphasizes quality and freshness, common to Mediterranean salads.
The dish accompanies many meals as a refreshing side or light lunch. Substitutions include using English cucumbers instead of Persian when unavailable, with seeds removed to maintain preferred crispness. Proper slicing of the feta and fresh components keeps the salad authentic and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomato cut into chunks
- 1 cup kalamata olives cut in half
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 3 cucumber cut into chunks, Persian
- 1 green bell pepper cut into rings
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/8 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 8 oz feta cheese sliced, creamy
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, Persian cucumbers and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Add salt, pepper and oregano to the vegetables and mix well.
- Add the olive oil and toss all the vegetables. Add more olive oil if needed.
- Transfer the salad into a serving plate and top with chunks of feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or cold.
Notes
- Feta cheese should be sliced and placed atop the salad, not crumbled, to preserve traditional texture.
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients to highlight the salad’s simplicity.
- If Persian or mini cucumbers are unavailable, English cucumbers may be used after removing the seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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