Description
This Best Greek Salad Recipe is a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue, picnic, or a light meal—this salad boasts vibrant colors and flavors that will invigorate your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, halved olives, and crumbled feta.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until fully emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg