Greek Salad
A classic, refreshing Greek salad featuring crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and a simple olive oil dressing. No lettuce needed – just pure Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, julienned
- 200g (7oz) block feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp capers (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper in large bowl.Add Toppings: Place whole feta block on top (don't crumble). Scatter olives and capers around.Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.Assemble: Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle oregano on feta.Serve: Toss gently at the table, breaking feta into chunks as you mix.
Notes
- Authentic version uses whole feta block (not pre-crumbled)
- Best served immediately (gets watery if left too long)
- Add 1 tsp honey to dressing for balance (optional)