Description
A refreshing and vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, green pepper, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. This authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad is the perfect side or light meal, packed with fresh flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes
1 large cucumber
½ red onion
1 green bell pepper
½ cup Kalamata olives
200g feta cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
2. Chop the tomatoes into wedges. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thick half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper into rings.
3. In a wide bowl or platter, layer the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers.
4. Scatter the Kalamata olives across the top.
5. Add the block of feta cheese whole or crumbled in rustic chunks.
6. Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the salad.
7. Sprinkle oregano, sea salt, and cracked black pepper to season.
8. Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use block-style feta cheese for authentic texture and flavor.
Letting the salad sit for a few minutes enhances flavor absorption.
Serve with crusty bread or grilled meats for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Greek salad, authentic Greek salad, summer salad, Mediterranean, healthy, fresh