Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this classic Greek salad. Bursting with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a sunny picnic or a backyard barbecue. Simple to prepare and beautifully colorful, this Mediterranean delight will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash and chop all vegetables: tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, cucumbers into thin rounds.
- 2. Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharp flavor.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- 6. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg