A Classic Greek Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, and feta cheese. It’s light yet full of flavor, and it’s perfect as a side dish or even a light meal on its own. Here’s how to make an authentic and delicious Greek salad:
Classic Greek Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3-4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced (or left unpeeled for extra crunch)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 200g (7 oz) feta cheese, block-style (not crumbled)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional, for extra tang)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for added zest)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
