Greek Style Tomato and Onion Salad
Transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean with this vibrant and refreshing Greek Style Tomato and Onion Salad. Bursting with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onion, this no-cook recipe is elevated with tangy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, and a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano. Fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch to this easy, 15-minute salad that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy appetizer, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Ideal for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, it's a must-try addition to your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium cucumber
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 12 pieces kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into semi-circles. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.
Add the kalamata olives to the salad, distributing them evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.2 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3017 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 612 mg | 13% | |
*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.
