Greek Salad is a fresh, crunchy, vibrant salad with the best Greek dressing! Every bite is packed with color and the best flavors that will keep you wanting more!
Did you know that a traditional Greek Salad does not contain lettuce? My Greek Salad follows the guidelines of the original Greek Salad that contains tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and feta cheese. Bell peppers are common additions, and a vinaigrette made with olive oil and red wine vinegar or lemon juice is a must as well.
When I think about a Greek Salad, I think about Tarpon Springs in Florida. We love visiting The Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs and locals refer to it as the “sponge capital of the world”. The town is known for its Greek heritage and for its 51 miles of waterfront. I think this tiny Florida town has some of the best Greek food in the U.S.!
Ingredients and substitutions:
Tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, and red onion – if you’re going to omit one of these, leave out the bell pepper. The rest are essential.
Kalamata olives – you can use another kind of olive.
Feta cheese – good feta cheese is a must for this salad. For a dairy free option, try a vegan substitute.
Lemon juice – red wine vinegar will work very well too.
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper.
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Greek Salad
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, unpeeled (sliced into half moons)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes (cut into wedges)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- ½ pound feta cheese (1/2-inch diced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
For the vinaigrette:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, feta, olives and red onion in a large bowl.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss lightly. You can set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.