Are you looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe that will transport you to the Mediterranean? Look no further than this fresh and flavorful Greek salad! With crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, this salad is bursting with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Method:
- Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dice the cucumber and tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the green bell pepper.
- Add all the vegetables to a large mixing bowl and add the pitted Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all of the ingredients.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad and garnish with fresh oregano leaves, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the fresh and delicious flavors of this Greek salad.
This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to any Mediterranean-inspired meal. The crisp vegetables and tangy feta cheese are perfectly balanced by the savory dressing, making this a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s both healthy and delicious. Plus, with no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up in minutes. Give this Greek salad a try and savor the taste of the Mediterranean!
