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Greek Salad Recipe

Greek Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Packed with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing, this classic salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or addition to any gathering.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Salad:**
  • - 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped (optional, for added bulk)
  • - 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1 large cucumber sliced into half-moons
  • - 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • - 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • - 3/4 cup feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • **For the Dressing:**
  • - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • - 1 clove garlic minced
  • - 1 tsp dried oregano
  • - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard optional, for emulsifying
  • - 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • - Large salad bowl
  • - Cutting board
  • - Knife
  • - Small mixing bowl or jar with a lid
  • - Whisk or fork

Method
 

  1. **Prepare the Vegetables:**
  2. Wash and chop all the vegetables. Combine romaine lettuce (if using), cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, and olives in a large salad bowl.
  3. **Add the Cheese:**
  4. Top the salad with cubed or crumbled feta cheese.
  5. **Make the Dressing:**
  6. In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
  7. **Assemble the Salad:**
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
  9. **Serve:**
  10. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.