Description
A fresh and vibrant Easy Greek Salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing with red wine vinegar and oregano. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, this classic Mediterranean salad is simple to prepare and bursting with authentic flavors.
Ingredients
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Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 2 garlic cloves (minced or grated)
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved) or 1 pound garden tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 English cucumber (or 4 garden cucumbers, sliced into ½ inch-thick half-moons)
- 1 bell pepper (any color, stemmed and seeded)
- 6 oz feta cheese (diced or crumbled, about 1 cup)
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives (halved or roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine the red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl or resealable mason jar. Whisk or shake the mixture vigorously, then slowly add the extra-virgin olive oil and continue mixing until the dressing is well emulsified. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes (or chopped garden tomatoes), sliced cucumber, chopped bell pepper, diced or crumbled feta cheese, pitted kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss the ingredients to mix evenly.
- Dress and serve: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly in the flavorful dressing. Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness. The salad is best enjoyed within 2-3 hours after adding the dressing to maintain crispness.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for optimal flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a less tangy dressing, reduce the amount of red wine vinegar slightly.
- For added freshness, chill the salad ingredients before mixing with the dressing.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats or seafood for a complete Mediterranean meal.
- To keep the salad crisp longer, add the dressing right before serving rather than in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek salad, easy Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta salad, fresh salad recipe, healthy salad
