Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish, it captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with fresh herbs and a hint of oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces to create fresh and uniform-sized components for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, green olives, and cubed feta cheese, ensuring all main components are together for even mixing.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle the salad mixture evenly with dried oregano, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and toss gently using salad utensils or hands to coat all ingredients with the dressing without breaking the feta cubes.
- Serve: Serve the Greek salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Optionally, pair with warm pita bread for a more filling meal.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider including sliced bell peppers or radishes.
- Using high-quality extra virgin olive oil greatly enhances the flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Omit olives or cheese to make it vegan or vegetarian as needed.
- If preparing in advance, add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.
