Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Best Greek Salad Recipe. This refreshing dish combines crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a colorful side dish for dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. In just five minutes, you can create a nutritious and delicious salad that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Dive into the delightful world of fresh ingredients and bright flavors with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumber and green bell pepper, halve the grape tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine the prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg