Name: Greek Salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 large vine tomatoes, cut into irregular wedges; 1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, then roughly chopped; ½ a red onion thinly sliced; 16 Kalamata olives; 1 tsp dried oregano; 85g feta cheese, cut into chunks (barrel-matured feta is the best); 4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil

Greek Salad

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Greek Salad

Greek salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that originated in Greece. It is a simple yet delicious salad that combines fresh ingredients such as juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy red onions, creamy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives. The salad is typically dressed with a simple dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano, which enhances the flavors of the ingredients. Greek salad is a perfect side dish or light meal on its own, and its vibrant colors and flavors make it a popular summer dish.

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Total Time 15 mins

Course Salad

Servings

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

4 large vine tomatoes, cut into irregular wedges
1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, then roughly chopped
½ a red onion thinly sliced
16 Kalamata olives
1 tsp dried oregano
85g feta cheese, cut into chunks (barrel-matured feta is the best)
4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Cut 4 large vine tomatoes into wedges and chop 1 peeled and deseeded cucumber. Thinly slice 1/2 a red onion and add it to a large bowl along with the tomatoes, cucumber, 16 Kalamata olives, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 85g of feta cheese chunks, and 4 tbsp of Greek extra virgin olive oil.
Lightly season the salad with salt and black pepper. Serve the salad with some crusty bread on the side to soak up all the delicious juices.