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Traditional Greek Salad

Traditional Greek Salad That Bursts with Fresh Mediterranean Flavor

This Traditional Greek Salad is a must-try for its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium Tomatoes ripe, in-season
  • 1 large Cucumber Persian or English
  • 1 medium Red Onion soaked in cold water
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives pitted or whole
  • 200 grams Feta Cheese block form
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality and fruity
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Greek oregano preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the tomatoes and cucumber under cool water. Dice tomatoes into chunks and slice cucumber into thick half-moons.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion, soaking it in cold water for about 5 minutes.
  3. If using, slice the green bell pepper into thin strips.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, and bell pepper (if using).
  5. Toss in Kalamata olives.
  6. Place slabs of feta cheese on top of the salad.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with oregano and a pinch of salt.
  8. Toss gently to combine the ingredients.
  9. Transfer to a serving platter and let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for the best experience. Use fresh seasonal ingredients for maximum flavor.

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