This Traditional Greek Salad is healthy, delicious and so easy to make! Cucumbers, feta, olives and other goodies are drizzled in a light Greek salad dressing. Simple, fresh and delicious!
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Greek Salad Recipe
Some recipes stand the test of time for a reason, they are delicious! This Traditional Greek Salad is so bright and joyful, it’s a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
Creamy feta, salty kalamata olives, crunchy onions and juicy tomatoes are anointed with a herby, citrus Greek dressing. Have it as a hearty side or satisfying main!
Why you’ll love this Greek Salad Recipe:
- Packed with Mediterranean flavor! This greek salad is loaded with fresh and vibrant ingredients – sunshine in a bowl!
- A delicious Greek salad dressing. A simple, light and velvety dressing made with oregano, lemon and olive oil.
- Healthy. The dressing is light, the veggies are packed with goodness. It’s a hearty salad that’ll make you feel good!
This is a delicious, healthy summer salad that works as a main dish, appetizer, or side!
How to make this Traditional Greek Salad
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- Make the dressing. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep the salad. Chop your veggies, then toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.
- Mix. Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir. Then add the feta.
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Can I make this ahead of time?
I would not recommend making this too far ahead. It will stay nice for a couple of hours if kept in the fridge.
If you really want to make it the day before, prepare everything but don´t add the dressing and the feta. Put these on right before serving. I think it tastes better fresh.
This is one of my favorite potluck salads, so I just bring the dressing in a separate container and finish it up to serve.
Can I change the ratio of the ingredients?
Sure! If you love feta cheese for example feel free to add more. Use more cucumbers and less tomatoes if you want – I think this ratio is really good though.
Too many cucumbers might water down the taste, since they are less aromatic than bell peppers or tomatoes.
Is Greek Salad Healthy?
Greek salad is low-calorie and nutrient-dense, it provides you with a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and iron. It also contains phytonutrients and antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits.
Feta cheese, when compared to other cheese, is lower in calories and fat. It also contains a high amount of B vitamins, phosphorus and calcium.
Tips!
- Double the ingredients to feed around 12-14 people as a side dish.
- This is a salad that really lets these simple ingredients shine. So, the better quality your ingredients have the better your salad will be.
- You can top with a sprinkle of oregano or mint.
- A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta not crumbled ( if you’re a feat fan, it’s far more satisfying that way!).
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
Try serving this with greek chicken, or with a bowl of gazpacho and some focaccia for a simple lunch!
More salad recipes to try:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Quinoa Salad
- Cobb Salad
- Green Goddess Salad
- Olive Garden Copycat Salad
- Classic Caprese Salad
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes cut in quarters or halves, depending on the size
- 1 cucumber peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes (note 1)
- 1 red bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes
- 1 red onion cut into rings
- 1 block feta cheese 8 oz, cut into cubes
- 1 cup olives note 2
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar white
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- juice of half a lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir.
- Mix in the feta cheese.
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like
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Becky’s tips
- Double the ingredients to feed around 12-14 people as a side dish.
- This is a salad that really lets these simple ingredients shine. So, the better quality your ingredients have the better your salad will be.
- You can top with a sprinkle of oregano or mint.
- A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta not crumbled ( if you’re a feat fan, it’s far more satisfying that way!).
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
- You are free to use just one color of bell peppers, traditionally green ones are used. For more color use green and yellow ones.
- Common is the use of kalamata olives, but I used a mix. Use whatever olives you like most
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I absolutely loved this recipe! I used red wine vinegar instead of the white. It was AMAZING!!!
That looks so fresh and delicious!
Thanks, Lisa!!
I absolutely LOVE Greek salad. Being, originally, from Michigan, any Greek salad you ordered always had lettuce and sliced beets. If you like beets, you’ve got to try it on a Greek salad. This looks terrific. I can’t wait to make it.
I hope you enjoy it when you make it!! I’m glad I could provide you with a recipe!