Our Favourite Greek Salad

Bright, flavorful, and effortlessly fresh, Our Favourite Greek Salad is a Mediterranean classic that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy green bell peppers, and briny kalamata olives, this salad delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy richness, while a simple yet zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano ties it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and healthy salad makes the perfect side dish or light meal. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or craving fresh flavors year-round, this Greek salad recipe is your go-to for Mediterranean-inspired goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 300 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 100 grams kalamata olives
• 200 grams feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and green bell pepper thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into half-moons or rounds, about 0.5cm thick. Add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the green bell pepper into thin strips. Add both to the bowl with the cucumber.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. You can keep them whole or slice them in half based on your preference.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or black pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately or let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1317.1 grams (1317.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1458

Total Fat 125.20g	161%
Saturated Fat 37.70g	189%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 4762mg	207%
Total Carbohydrate 55.80g	20%
Dietary Fiber 16.80g	60%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 36.00g	72%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1235mg	95%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 1864mg	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: 75.4%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 14.9%