Greek Peasant Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Peasant Salad is a classic no-cook recipe that brings a taste of the Aegean to your table in just 15 minutes. Loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy green bell peppers, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is topped with creamy chunks of feta cheese for a quintessential Greek touch. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic dried oregano, ties everything together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this salad celebrates the purity of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping or alongside your favorite grilled mains for an unforgettable Mediterranean meal. Keywords: Greek Peasant Salad, authentic Greek recipe, Mediterranean flavors, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, easy no-cook recipe, healthy salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

Cut the tomatoes into large wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thick rounds or half-moons. Add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and deseed the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings or strips. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the red onion, separating the rings before adding them to the bowl.

Step 6

Cut the feta cheese into thick cubes and gently place them on top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, scattering them evenly.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.

Step 10

Gently toss the salad using two large spoons, being careful not to break the feta too much.

Step 11

Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread or as a side dish to your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1545.2 grams (1545.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1522

Total Fat 128.20g	164%
Saturated Fat 38.30g	191%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 4764mg	207%
Total Carbohydrate 68.20g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.80g	71%
Total Sugars 28.50g
Protein 37.90g	76%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1257mg	97%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2320mg	49%

*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: 73.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 17.3%