Fresh and Simple Greek Salad
A vibrant celebration of Mediterranean flavors, this salad combines crisp vegetables with creamy feta cheese and briny olives, making it perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium Ripe Tomatoes Diced into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 large Cucumber Peeled and diced.
- 0.5 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
- 1 medium Bell Pepper Preferably red or yellow, diced.
Cheese
- 150 grams Feta Cheese Crumble into bite-sized pieces.
Olives
- 1 handful Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced.
Herbs
- 1 small handful Fresh Parsley Chopped.
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 medium Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Wash all the fresh vegetables under cold running water.
- Dice the tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Peel and slice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixing bowl.
- Dice the bell pepper and add it to the mixture.
- Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the bowl.
- Prepare the olives and distribute them throughout the salad mixture.
- Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
- Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir once more.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve in a large bowl or individual plates, garnished with extra parsley or feta.
Notes
For variations, consider adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or different types of cheese.