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.
Equipment
- - Large salad bowl
- - Cutting board
- - Knife
- - Small mixing bowl or jar with a lid
- - Whisk or fork
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
Instructions
- **Prepare the Vegetables:**
- 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.
- **Add the Cheese:**
- Top the salad with cubed or crumbled feta cheese.
- **Make the Dressing:**
- 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.
- **Assemble the Salad:**
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
- **Serve:**
- Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.