Description
A vibrant and flavorful Greek salad featuring fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a separate small bowl until well combined.
- Gradually add in the olive oil while whisking to create a creamy, emulsified dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve with grilled chicken or pita bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, quick recipe