Description
Experience the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of Greek Salad with Feta & Olives, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad features crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives, complemented by creamy feta cheese. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, this salad is an excellent choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish. Enjoy it as a light lunch option or pair it with grilled meats for a heartier meal. Customize the ingredients to suit your taste and make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or chopped large tomatoes)
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes (or chop larger tomatoes), and thinly slice red onion.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss & Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added freshness, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Feel free to customize by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.