Greek Salad
This easy Greek salad recipe is refreshing & delicious! Made with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers & feta, Greek salad is the best summer side dish.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Active time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
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Garlic
1 garlic clove (minced)
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English Cucumber
1 English cucumber (cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick)
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Green Bell Pepper
1 green bell pepper (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
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Red Onion
⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
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Greek Salad Ingredients
A traditional Greek salad consists of sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
This classic combination is delicious, so I stick to it, just adding a handful of mint leaves for a fresh finishing touch. My olives of choice are Kalamata olives. Commonly used in Greek food, their salty, briny flavor is delectable alongside the feta and crisp veggies. Instead of slicing large tomatoes, I use cherry tomatoes because they release less water into the salad than larger tomatoes would. I also seed my cucumber to avoid making my salad watery.
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15 min
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15 min
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Step 1
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Step 2
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
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On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
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- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 English cucumber (cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces feta cheese (cut into ½ inch cubes*)
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Greek Salad Serving Suggestions
Because this salad doesn’t have any tender greens, it’s a good one to make ahead for gatherings.
If I’m prepping it ahead, I like to save a few fresh mint leaves to add right before serving. It’s also an excellent dinner side. Enjoy it with a summer pizza like my pesto pizza or a pasta like my pesto pasta, roasted vegetable pasta, or veggie lasagna. If you want to vary this salad recipe, try using use a mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, adding some fresh oregano or parsley, or stirring in cooked or roasted chickpeas to make it a full meal. To make it vegan, skip the cheese and add 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas and 1 tablespoon capers in its place.
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My Greek Salad Dressing
I toss the veggies, olives, and feta cheese in an easy homemade Greek salad dressing.
With just 5 ingredients + salt and pepper, it’s super simple to whisk together, and it gives this easy Greek salad recipe a bright, zingy flavor. It’s a simple mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and dried oregano.
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Dressing
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*Feta in brine is best for this recipe.
*Feta in brine is best for this recipe.
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Delicious salad. I added a bit more extra feta and black olives.
Delicious salad. I added a bit more extra feta and black olives. Has the original restaurant taste
thanks for your recipes. would fresh oregano be good here?
thanks for your recipes. would fresh oregano be good here?
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