Description
Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a bright, crisp, and refreshing salad packed with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta, and fresh herbs. It features a simple homemade lemon vinaigrette that adds a tangy Mediterranean finish to every bite, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Add the chopped romaine or mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, sliced green bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley into a large salad bowl.
- Make the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss the salad until all vegetables and ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately. Optionally garnish with additional crumbled feta or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, use good-quality extra-virgin olive oil and Kalamata olives.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn the salad into a complete meal.
- Keep the dressing separate if preparing the salad ahead of time to maintain freshness.
- The vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 1 week; shake well before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
