Description
Crisp Mediterranean flavors dance through this classic greek salad, blending fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Mediterranean herbs and olive oil unite to create a refreshing dish that transports you to sunny Greek shores with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped into wedges
- 1 cucumber, sliced (or quartered if using a large cucumber)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block of feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
Vegetable Additions:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or oregano
Instructions
- Chop the fresh, ripe tomatoes into bite-sized cubes, slice crisp cucumber into half-moons, thinly slice red onion, and dice green bell pepper into uniform pieces.
- Transfer all chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant Mediterranean medley.
- Carefully distribute Kalamata olives across the vegetable landscape, then position the feta cheese block prominently on top, maintaining the traditional Greek presentation.
- Craft the dressing by whisking extra virgin olive oil with robust red wine vinegar, sprinkling dried oregano, and seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently cascade the aromatic dressing over the salad, allowing it to delicately coat each vegetable piece without overwhelming the ingredients.
- Optional: Briefly toss the salad to integrate flavors, taking care not to disrupt the feta’s elegant whole-block appearance.
- Enhance the visual appeal by garnishing with fresh parsley or an extra pinch of oregano, adding a final touch of herbaceous brightness.
- Serve immediately alongside warm, soft pita bread or as a complementary side to grilled Mediterranean proteins, capturing the essence of Greek culinary tradition.
Notes
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and consistent bite in every forkful.
- Swap feta with plant-based alternatives like tofu or vegan cheese for dairy-free diets without compromising authentic Greek flavor profile.
- Select high-quality Kalamata olives from specialty stores for richer, more authentic Mediterranean taste experience.
- Adjust vinegar and oil ratio based on personal preference, keeping traditional proportions for authentic Greek salad character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg