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Greek Salad

Greek Salad
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Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean dish featuring crisp tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. This colorful salad offers a perfect balance of savory, tart, and herbaceous flavors, making it a healthy, simple, and versatile choice for any meal.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 crisp cucumber, thinly sliced (seedless or English)
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into small strips
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Kalamata olives
  • 150g feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the ripe tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, slice cucumbers thinly, cut green bell pepper into small strips, and peel and thinly slice the red onion for sharpness and crunch.
  2. Combine Main Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives together to create the fresh foundation of the salad.
  3. Add the Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta generously over the mixed vegetables, adding creamy texture and salty richness that complements the salad.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a simple, flavorful dressing.
  5. Dress and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat every bite without breaking up the feta or wilting the vegetables.

Notes

  • Use fresh, seasonal produce for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don’t skip the authentic Kalamata olives for their unique briny flavor.
  • Opt for block feta cheese and crumble it yourself for creamier texture.
  • Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
  • Adjust vinegar and salt to taste to balance the flavors perfectly.

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Keywords: Greek Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Feta Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad, Fresh Vegetable Salad

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