The Greek salad recipe is a Mediterranean salad loaded with fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and Kalamata olives. All these ingredients are coated in a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette sauce. This Greek salad recipe is my family’s all-time favorite salad. In my family, it is already a tradition to serve the main course with a fresh veggie salad like a spinach salad, arugula, tomatoes with avocado, or this fabulous Greek salad.
I love this Greek salad, especially in the summer when tomatoes are ripe. This salad is healthy, nutritional, and packed with vitamins, iron, potassium, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.
What are the ingredients needed to make a Greek salad recipe?
The ingredients needed to make a Greek salad recipe are mentioned in the list below.
- 15 cherry tomatoes: I use ripe and sweet cherry tomatoes. You can also increase the quantity of cherry tomatoes.
- 2 cucumbers: Use peeled cucumbers to avoid a bitter taste.
- 1 bell pepper: You can use mixed colored bell peppers.
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 pack of feta cheese
- 5 Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp aromatic oregano
- 1 tbsp Seasoning
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
5 steps to make a traditional Greek salad recipe
- Wash 15 cherry tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, and 1 medium red onion. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the onion, cut the cucumbers, and cut the bell pepper.
- Arrange the vegetables on a plate and add feta cheese on top.
- Garnish with oregano, salt, and seasoning.
- Now, to prepare the dressing, add 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 5 kalamata olives in a bowl. Mix the ingredients to make a dressing.
- Toss the vegetables into the dressing and serve the Greek salad.
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FAQ’s
Can I make Greek salad ahead of time?
Yes, to make a Greek salad recipe ahead of time, cut the veggies and keep them in the fridge until you serve the salad. Add feta cheese and pour dressing when you’re assembling the salad.
Does Greek salad contain lettuce leaves?
The traditional Greek salad doesn’t contain lettuce. But some people or restaurants add lettuce leaves, but an authentic Greek salad is made without lettuce leaves.
Can you add basil leaves to a Greek salad?
Yes, you can add basil leaves to a Greek salad recipe to enhance the taste.
A Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 pack Feta cheese
- 1 red onion
- Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp oregano
- seasoning
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut halves the tomatoes, chop 1 red onion, cut the cucumbers and bell pepper and arrange nicely on a plate.
- Sprinkle over the veggies the feta cheese.
- Garnish with a lot of oregano, salt, and herbs.
- Make the simple dressing. Pour your best extra virgin olive oil with some drop of red wine vinegar. Toss all the ingredients in the dressing and add the kalamata olives.
- Serve immediately.
