Greek salad
This traditional Greek salad is simple to make. Refreshing and delicious, it can be a meal on its own paired with a slice of good crusty bread to wipe the juices. Or serve a smaller portion as a side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes Campari tomatoes or any other ripe tomato
- 1/2 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 oz feta cheese cut in 4 slices
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tsp dried oregano plus a pinch
- 1 pinch kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half. If using larger tomatoes, cut them into bite-size pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and slice into bite-size pieces. Add to the bowl.
- Core bell pepper and slice thin. Slice the onion thin. Add to the bowl.
- Add olives. Add a pinch of salt and 1 tsp oregano.
- Drizzle with vinegar and 2 tbsp olive oil. Toss briefly.
- Top with sliced feta cheese. Drizzle the rest of the olive oil on top and sprinkle with an extra pinch of oregano.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 11g | Protein: 6g | Total Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 419mg | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Total Sugars: 5g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g