Greek Salad
- Preparing Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt, to taste i personally don't add any, cheese and olives add enough salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh italian parsley chopped fine
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped fine
- 2 cups (heaping) tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 large cucumber roughly chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup (heaping) feta cheese cubed
- Carbohydrate 6.6302737518864 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 5.67056167028801 g
- Fiber 1.39184997472951 g
- Protein 0.956150833377568 g
- Saturated Fat 0.784373667165042 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (112g)
- Sodium 102.996958335876 mg
- Sugar 5.2384237771569 g
- Trans Fat 0.255162000096184 g
- Calories 78 calories
As a housewife, I am always looking for easy and delicious recipes to feed my family. This Greek salad is a perfect example of a dish that is both simple to make and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, salty olives, and crumbly feta cheese is simply irresistible.
I love that this salad is so versatile. It can be served as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often make a big batch of this salad on the weekend and then enjoy it throughout the week.
The dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper. The dressing is tangy, flavorful, and perfectly complements the fresh vegetables. I always make a little extra dressing so that I can drizzle it over the salad before serving.
If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, I highly recommend giving this Greek salad a try. It's sure to become a favorite in your household!
Step-by-step
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt (if using), black pepper, parsley, and onion together until well combined.
- In a large bowl stir together the tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper and olives.
- Stir in the dressing then toss to combine.
- Gently toss in the cheese.
- Let sit for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld a bit. Serve room temperature or cold. Enjoy!
