Description
Classic Greek Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that embodies the flavors of the Mediterranean. Bursting with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is drizzled with rich olive oil and sprinkled with fragrant oregano. Perfect for picnics or as a side to grilled meats, it’s more than just food; it’s an experience that transports you to sun-soaked shores. Enjoy the ease of preparation and the flexibility to customize ingredients based on your taste or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice tomatoes, slice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top of the mixed vegetables.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; gently mix to combine.
- Serve immediately or allow flavors to meld for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg