Refreshing And Healthy Greek Salad Recipe

Whip up a fresh Greek Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and feta, all rounded off with homemade dressing for a quick and healthy meal.

Greek Salad Recipe

Make a luscious Greek Salad with a handful of fresh, key ingredients that showcase the Mediterranean’s natural bounty. With crisp English cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, piquant red onions, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad embraces simplicity and freshness. Drizzled with the zest of homemade Greek dressing, this vibrant dish can be prepped ahead for convenience, making it a go-to for summer meals or any day that calls for a quick, nourishing addition to the table.

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS

• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• salt and pepper, to taste

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta cheese to a large mixing bowl.
• In a separate small mixing bowl, add the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk vigorously while pouring until the dressing is emulsified.
• Drizzle the dressing on the salad and gently stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• Greek Lemon Chicken
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Baba Ganoush
• Falafels with Tahini Sauce

Tips and Tricks

• Choose the freshest vegetables and high-quality cheese and olives for the best taste.
• Use English cucumbers for thinner skin and no peeling needed.
• Both large tomatoes and cherry or grape tomatoes are suitable, depending on availability and preference.
• Green bell peppers are traditional, but yellow or red peppers can be used for a sweeter taste.
• Kalamata olives are recommended; they can be kept whole or sliced in half.