Greek with Envy
Packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, "Greek with Envy" is a refreshing and effortless Greek salad recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, all beautifully complemented by crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and dried oregano, ties everything together for a burst of bold, fresh flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile salad is ideal as a light main dish or a flavorful side for grilled meats or seafood. If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish, "Greek with Envy" will easily become your go-to Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on size. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if they aren’t pre-pitted, and add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic clove, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously to create the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side for grilled meats or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1521.7 grams (1521.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 966 |
| Total Fat 70.70g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat 20.80g | 104% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.20g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 4792mg | 208% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.30g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.30g | 90% |
| Total Sugars 18.30g | |
| Protein 29.10g | 58% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 90% |
| Calcium 1052mg | 81% |
| Iron 14mg | 76% |
| Potassium 2360mg | 50% |
Source of Calories