Classic Greek Salad
A refreshing and traditional Mediterranean salad made with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and olives, dressed simply with olive oil and herbs.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 200 g (7 oz) feta cheese, cut into cubes or a block
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the Kalamata olives and gently toss with the vegetables.
- Top with feta cheese, either in cubes or as a block on top.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
- Do not use vinegar or lemon juice in a traditional Greek salad; olive oil is the main dressing.
- For authenticity, keep the feta as a large block on top instead of crumbling it.
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta, cucumber, tomato, vegetarian