Print

Classic Greek Salad

Greek salad - the image is a close-up of a colorful salad in a bowl. the salad is made up of sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, and feta cheese. the cucumbers are cut into thin slices and are arranged in a circular pattern. the tomatoes are bright red and appear to be ripe and juicy. the olives are scattered throughout the salad, adding a pop of green color to the dish. the feta is crumbled and adds a creamy texture to the overall appearance. the bowl is made of light-colored wood and is sitting on a dark grey countertop.
Print Recipe

A refreshing and vibrant Greek salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, Kalamata olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
200 grams feta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomato wedges, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, green bell pepper rings, and feta cheese cubes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing, taking care not to break up the feta cheese cubes.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Find it online: https://cookinglove.cookinglovely.com/classic-greek-salad-crisp-bold-and-ready-in-15-minutes/