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A bowl of fresh Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, and crisp vegetables

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This recipe guides you through the process of making a classic Greek salad, emphasizing fresh ingredients and a simple vinaigrette. Ideal for a light meal or side dish, it brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 large cucumber chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
Dressing
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the large cucumber and cut the medium tomatoes into wedges; thinly slice the red onion and crumble the feta.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomato wedges, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and pitted Kalamata olives.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  2. Gently toss the salad to distribute the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes after dressing before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more substantial meal.