Description
A refreshing and classic Greek salad recipe featuring a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and seasoned with oregano. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved) or 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (cubed or crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and Kalamata olives. Drizzle with the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Add the feta cheese on top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a pinch of fresh oregano.
- Serve with warm pita bread or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
