Learn how to make a traditional Greek Salad with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and more. Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean!
Greek Salad is a classic dish known for its fresh flavors and simplicity. Here’s a traditional recipe that serves 4:
Greek Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, combine the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and green bell pepper slices.
Add Olives and Feta: Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss Gently: Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light meal.
Tips for Making the Perfect Greek Salad:
Ingredients: Use ripe and fresh vegetables for the best flavor. Authentic Greek salad usually uses tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and green bell peppers.
Olives and Cheese: Kalamata olives and feta cheese are traditional choices. If you can, use Greek feta cheese for an authentic taste.
Dressing: The dressing is simple but essential. Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano complement the flavors of the vegetables and cheese.
Seasoning: Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. The feta cheese adds a bit of saltiness, so be mindful not to over-salt.
Presentation: Arrange the salad beautifully on a platter or in a bowl for a classic Mediterranean presentation.
Enjoy your homemade Greek Salad as a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal!