Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad
This Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad is a quick, refreshing dish packed with flavor.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 large cucumber sliced into half-moons
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
Salad Add-ins
- 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 6 oz feta cheese cubed or crumbled
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- chopped fresh parsley or mint optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and prepare all vegetables by slicing the cucumber into half-moons, halving the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slicing the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Add the pitted Kalamata olives and the feta cheese over the salad base.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to combine flavors.
- Garnish with additional oregano or fresh herbs and serve immediately or chill briefly to let flavors blend.
Notes
Use the highest quality olive oil you can find—it’s the main flavor carrier in this salad. Keep the dressing separate if you’re making the salad ahead to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 470mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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