Embark on a culinary journey to Greece with this authentic Greek salad recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the vegetables: Start by dicing the tomatoes, cucumber, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Place them all in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the olives: Pit the Kalamata olives if they aren’t already pitted. Add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Crumble the feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently: Using salad servers or two large spoons, gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the Greek salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with a few more crumbles of feta cheese and a sprig of fresh oregano if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of Greece!
This classic Greek salad recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a taste of the Mediterranean, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds and transport you to the sunny shores of Greece.
A Taste of Greece: Authentic Greek Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes diced
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 200 g feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Start by dicing the tomatoes, cucumber, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Place them all in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the olives: Pit the Kalamata olives if they aren't already pitted. Add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
- Crumble the feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently: Using salad servers or two large spoons, gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
- Serve and enjoy: Transfer the Greek salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with a few more crumbles of feta cheese and a sprig of fresh oregano if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of Greece!
Notes
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