Description
A classic Greek salad featuring crisp tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple and flavorful oregano-lemon dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light lunch with authentic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 150 g feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, green bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley into a large mixing bowl to create the salad base.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add the feta cheese: Place the cubed feta cheese on top of the tossed salad without mixing it in, to preserve its texture and presentation.
- Rest before serving: Allow the salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For a traditional Greek-style salad, avoid adding lettuce to keep it authentic.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavor and richness of the dressing.
- Serve with slices of crusty bread to sop up the delicious dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
