Description
The Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and fresh herbs tossed in extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. This simple, wholesome salad captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, making it perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or starter.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- Ripe tomatoes, diced into bite-size chunks
- Crisp cucumbers, peeled and cut into thick slices
- Red onion, thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Extra virgin olive oil, a generous drizzle
- Fresh oregano, chopped
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by washing all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into bite-size chunks, peel and cut the cucumbers into thick slices, and thinly slice the red onion to achieve the right balance of sharpness and mildness.
- Combine Olives and Feta: Place the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese into a large salad bowl, as these ingredients deliver the salad’s signature savory and tangy flavor.
- Toss the Salad: Add the prepared tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions to the bowl with the olives and feta. Gently toss everything together, taking care to keep the ingredients intact but evenly mixed.
- Dress and Season: Pour extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the salad. Sprinkle fresh oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss lightly one more time to coat all ingredients well with the dressing.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your salad fresh for the best texture and flavor, as this salad shines brightest when served directly after preparation.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh ingredients and authentic Greek olive oil for best flavor.
- Keep vegetables in larger, rustic chunks to preserve texture and visual appeal.
- Adjust olive oil and vinegar ratios to suit your personal taste and achieve a balanced tang.
- Allow the salad to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep cucumbers crisp and avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, fresh vegetables, healthy salad, easy salad
