Greek Salad
Greek salad is a classic and refreshing dish originating from Greece, featuring a colorful array of fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a simple dressing of olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice. This iconic salad showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean and is beloved worldwide for its crisp textures and tangy taste.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized tomatoes (chopped into chunks)
- 1 cucumber (sliced or chopped)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 4 ounces about 113g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a few sprigs of fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or mint, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light meal.