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Classic Greek Salad

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  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

This Classic Greek Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all tossed in a simple and zesty Greek dressing. It’s perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or paired with grilled meats for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or in blocks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the Greek Dressing:

 

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad:
    In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Gently toss to mix.

  2. Make the Dressing:
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  3. Combine Salad and Dressing:
    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

  4. Add Feta and Garnish:
    Top the salad with crumbled or block feta cheese. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.

  5. Serve:
    Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled salad.

Notes

  • For a traditional presentation, keep the feta in large blocks on top of the salad.
  • You can add a handful of fresh herbs like dill or mint for extra flavor.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/classic-greek-salad.htm