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Classic Greek Salad

Classic Greek Salad: Discover the Secret to Freshness!


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

Description

A refreshing and vibrant salad made with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.


Ingredients

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  • 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables: cut tomatoes into wedges, slice cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice onion and bell pepper.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared vegetables.
  3. Gently fold in the Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately for maximum freshness or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier salad, use crumbled feta cheese.
  • Chill the salad briefly before serving for enhanced flavors.
  • Feel free to add additional toppings such as bell peppers or capers if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Greek salad, healthy salad, fresh salad, Mediterranean salad