Description
This Best Greek Salad Recipe is a refreshing Mediterranean classic made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a simple homemade Greek dressing with olive oil, lemon, and oregano, it’s an easy, flavorful side dish perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Greek Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash and prepare all vegetables. Chop the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, cut the bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Place the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Add Feta and Parsley: Add the feta cheese and fresh parsley on top of the tossed salad.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving to chill.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Traditional Greek salad is often served with a large block of feta rather than crumbled feta.
- Add a pinch of dried oregano over the feta before serving for extra flavor.
- Avoid dressing the salad too early to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
- Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or warm pita bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
