Description
This homemade Greek salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, it’s a perfect healthy recipe for lunch or a light dinner. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes or a fine dining salad, this dish delivers on both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the vegetables:
- Slice the cucumber and red onion.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Cube the feta cheese.
2️⃣ Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and green olives.
- Add the feta cheese cubes.
3️⃣ Season and dress:
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
4️⃣ Mix and serve:
- Gently toss to combine all the flavors.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing taste of Greece!
Notes
✔️ For extra crunch, add sliced bell peppers or radishes.
✔️ Customize the salad by swapping the olives or cheese based on preference.
✔️ Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg