Griechischer Salat (Greek Salad)

Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this classic Griechischer Salat (Greek Salad). Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this no-cook recipe combines ripe, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy green bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed with briny kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese. A simple yet flavorful dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and a touch of salt and pepper ties it all together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or part of a meze platter, this authentic Greek salad showcases healthy, wholesome ingredients while bringing a delightful taste of Greece to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 100 g kalamata olives
• 200 g feta cheese
• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 30 ml red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and green bell pepper thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into semi-circles. Add it to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Separate the rings and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips, discarding the seeds and ribs. Add these strips to the bowl.

Step 6

Pit the kalamata olives if needed and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 10

Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are coated in the dressing and the feta is distributed evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1564.5 grams (1564.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1568

Total Fat 132.00g	169%
Saturated Fat 38.50g	193%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 5951mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 67.90g	25%
Dietary Fiber 19.90g	71%
Total Sugars 28.40g
Protein 38.40g	77%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1261mg	97%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 2393mg	51%

*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: 73.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 16.8%