Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata and green olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed with a simple dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of oregano and fresh parsley, it’s the perfect light side dish or a wholesome main course that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Olives and Cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces for a perfect texture and ease of eating.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, green olives, and cubed feta cheese to create the salad base.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle the salad mixture with dried oregano, fresh chopped parsley, salt, and pepper according to taste. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the ingredients.
- Toss Gently: Use salad tongs or two large spoons to gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring the dressing coats everything evenly without breaking up the feta cheese.
- Serve: Serve the Greek salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Optionally, pair it with warm pita bread for a more filling meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality extra virgin olive oil and authentic Greek Kalamata olives.
- The salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one day; dress just before serving to keep ingredients crisp.
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.
- To make it vegan, simply omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
