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Best Greek Salad Recipe

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4.2 from 13 reviews

A vibrant and refreshing Greek salad featuring crisp bell peppers, cucumbers, juicy Roma tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs. Perfect as a colorful side dish that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ¾ English cucumber (peeled, seeded, and quartered into 1-inch pieces)
  • 5 Roma tomatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)

Other Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole pitted kalamata olives
  • 8 ounces feta cheese (cut into ½-inch cubes)

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano (or 1½ tablespoons fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a flavorful and aromatic dressing.
  2. Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cut green bell pepper, peeled and quartered cucumber, chopped Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, whole pitted kalamata olives, and cubed feta cheese.
  3. Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss the mixture to coat everything evenly with the dressing, ensuring all flavors meld together.
  4. Adjust and serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest crunch, or refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend more deeply before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh vegetables and high-quality feta cheese and olives to enhance flavor.
  • You can substitute fresh oregano and dill for dried if available for a brighter herb flavor.
  • This salad is best served chilled but avoid making it too far in advance to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • Feel free to add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.

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