Description
Healthy Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, red onion, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice or red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. This wholesome and colorful salad is quick to prepare, packed with nutrients, and perfect as a light meal or side dish any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-size pieces, and thinly slice the red onion. Ensure the sizes are consistent for an even mix.
- Combine Olives and Feta: Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with your chopped vegetables. These ingredients provide bold, savory notes that are key to the salad’s signature flavor.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning as desired for a balance of light and tangy flavors.
- Toss Everything Together: Pour the dressing over the vegetable, olive, and cheese mix. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated, being careful not to break apart the feta too much to keep the salad appealing and textured.
- Serve Immediately or Chill: The salad tastes fantastic fresh but can be refrigerated for an hour to let flavors meld. Serve chilled for refreshment or at room temperature for a cozy vibe.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to maximize flavor.
- Slice onions thinly to mellow sharpness while retaining crunch.
- Allow salad to rest 10-15 minutes after tossing for flavors to infuse.
- Adjust acidity with lemon juice or vinegar to taste.
- Keep feta chilled before serving to maintain crumbly texture and creamy flavor.
- For longer freshness, store dressing separately and add before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Healthy Greek Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Gluten Free Salad, Greek Feta Salad, Fresh Vegetable Salad
