Greek Garden Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Greek Garden Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty red onions, and crunchy green bell peppers. Tossed with briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, this salad is dressed in a zippy homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant oregano. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this no-cook Mediterranean-inspired dish is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side, or a colorful addition to any dinner spread. Top with fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy a taste of Greece with every bite!

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 small Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into half-moons.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion into rings.

Step 4

Core and thinly slice the green bell pepper into strips.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 9

Sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped parsley, if using, for added color and flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Greek-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1288.3 grams (1288.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1306

Total Fat 111.70g	143%
Saturated Fat 27.70g	139%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 3925mg	171%
Total Carbohydrate 57.40g	21%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 23.40g
Protein 24.10g	48%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 829mg	64%
Iron 8mg	47%
Potassium 1877mg	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: 75.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 17.2%