Traditional Greek Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this Traditional Greek Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean classic that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell peppers, this salad is elevated by briny Kalamata olives and creamy chunks of authentic feta cheese. A zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano ties it all together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a light appetizer, a hearty side dish, or even a standalone meal with some crusty bread, this recipe celebrates the simplicity and richness of Greek cuisine. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving something fresh and satisfying, this salad is a must-try for lovers of Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thick, bite-sized rounds or half-moons.

Step 3

Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings or half-moons.

Step 5

Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings or strips.

Step 6

Place the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and green bell pepper into a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl.

Step 8

Cut the feta cheese into large cubes or slabs and place them on top of the vegetables.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad to combine, taking care not to break the feta, or leave the feta cubes resting on top for a more traditional presentation.

Step 12

Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a side to your favorite Greek-inspired dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1557.2 grams (1557.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1600

Total Fat 135.00g	173%
Saturated Fat 39.00g	195%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 178mg	59%
Sodium 4924mg	214%
Total Carbohydrate 69.00g	25%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 28.50g
Protein 37.90g	76%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 1270mg	98%
Iron 9mg	48%
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: 74.0%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 16.8%