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The Classic Greek Salad: A Mediterranean Favorite

This Classic Greek Salad is a Mediterranean favorite, made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a simple olive oil dressing. It’s a quick, healthy, and refreshing dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, or warm pita bread.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 block feta cheese (about 200g)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Additions:

Fresh basil or mint for extra freshness
Capers for a briny kick
Grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables : Wash and cut the tomatoes into wedges. Slice the cucumber into half-moons. And thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper.
  2. Assemble the Salad : In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables. Add Kalamata olives and place a block of feta cheese on top.
  3. Make the Dressing : In a small bowl, whisk together: Olive oil, Red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), Dried oregano, salt, and black pepper
  4. Toss & Serve : Drizzle the dressing over the salad and let it sit for 10 minutes. Serve fresh with warm pita bread or as a side dish.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required!)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook, raw preparation
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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