Greek Chopped Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Chopped Salad is a vibrant dish that’s perfect as a light meal or side. Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy bell pepper, and tangy red onion, every bite is a delightful mix of textures. The addition of briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese elevates the flavor profile, while a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this wholesome salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with fresh ingredients that make it a healthy choice. Serve it chilled for a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or as part of a mezze platter. Keywords: Greek chopped salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh vegetable salad, quick and easy salad recipe, feta and olive salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry all vegetables.

Step 2

Cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then slice into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using larger tomatoes, chop them into bite-sized chunks.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the bell pepper, then chop it into small, even pieces.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon strips.

Step 6

Roughly chop the Kalamata olives if desired, or leave them whole.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks and set aside.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley for garnish.

Step 9

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 12

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.

Step 13

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1251.8 grams (1251.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1168

Total Fat 97.80g	125%
Saturated Fat 25.60g	128%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 3928mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 55.40g	20%
Dietary Fiber 18.10g	65%
Total Sugars 22.40g
Protein 24.00g	48%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 829mg	64%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1903mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 18.5%