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Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad

Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad

The Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. This easy-to-assemble salad offers a perfect balance of textures and Mediterranean nutrition, making it an ideal side or light meal all year round.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Olives

  • 3 ripe tomatoes, diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, whole or halved

Cheese

  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the ripe tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion. Try to keep the pieces uniform in size for a balanced salad.
  2. Combine Olives and Feta: Add the Kalamata olives either whole or halved, depending on your preference. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad last to preserve its texture and prevent it from melting.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. This simple dressing enhances the freshness of the ingredients without overpowering them.
  4. Toss and Serve: Gently toss all the salad ingredients with the dressing until evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the salad’s crispness and vibrant colors. Serve immediately, or chill briefly to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

  • Use the best quality olives and extra virgin olive oil for optimal flavor.
  • Start with a small amount of dressing and add more if needed to prevent sogginess.
  • Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
  • Add feta cheese just before serving to maintain its creamy texture.
  • Soak sliced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness for a milder bite.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta cheese salad, healthy salad, gluten free salad