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Best Greek Salad Recipe


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and fresh Greek salad that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta cheese for a perfect Mediterranean dish.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking until the mixture emulsifies.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Notes

For best taste, chop the vegetables shortly before serving to maintain their crispness. Allow the salad to rest for a few minutes for flavors to develop.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean, fresh salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian dish