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