Description
Mediterranean summers dance through this classic greek salad, blending crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta with kalamata olives. Refreshing herbs and zesty olive oil invite you to savor Greece’s culinary sunshine in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped into wedges
- 1 cucumber, sliced (or quartered if using a large cucumber)
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh oregano
Instructions
- Assemble crisp, fresh vegetables in a spacious mixing vessel, combining juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, pungent red onion, and vibrant green bell pepper. Distribute ingredients uniformly with a delicate toss.
- Introduce briny Kalamata olives across the vegetable landscape, positioning authentic feta cheese either as an intact block or gently crumbled for convenient serving.
- Craft a zesty Mediterranean dressing by vigorously whisking extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, aromatic dried oregano, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Calibrate flavors to personal preference.
- Cascade dressing over the salad, ensuring a light, even coating. Tenderly integrate ingredients, preserving the structural integrity of the feta cheese.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley or additional oregano for enhanced aromatics. Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins, capturing the essence of Greek culinary tradition.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for maximum freshness and crunch.
- Soak red onions briefly in cold water to reduce sharp, harsh flavor and make them more palatable.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and authentic Greek feta for an authentic Mediterranean taste experience.
- Prepare salad just before serving to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent soggy texture.
- Allow salad to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld together naturally.
- Consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for a protein-packed vegetarian or light meal option.
- Store any leftovers separately to prevent vegetables from becoming watery and losing their vibrant texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg