Description
Fresh Authentic Greek Salad with cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and homemade Mediterranean dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup red apple vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables.
- Combine cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality feta cheese for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Keep dressing separate if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15