Description
This Greek Salad is a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean classic made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. A refreshing, no-cook dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, about 600 grams, cut into large chunks
- 1 large cucumber, about 300 grams, sliced into thick half moons
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 120 grams black olives, pitted
- 200 grams feta cheese, cut into large cubes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables by cutting the tomatoes into large chunks, slicing the cucumber into thick half moons, thinly slicing the red onion, and slicing the green bell pepper.
- Place the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, and black olives into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss gently to combine and evenly coat all ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Add the feta cheese cubes on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Add the feta at the end to keep the cubes intact.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice can be added for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, classic Greek salad recipe, feta tomato cucumber salad, easy summer salad