Description
A refreshing and authentic Classic Greek Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata and green olives, tangy feta cheese, and a simple oregano-olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Olives and Cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed
Seasonings and Dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the feta cheese into bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced textures in the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, green olives, and cubed feta cheese gently to preserve their shapes.
- Season and Dress: Sprinkle the mixture with dried oregano, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the vegetables or cheese.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately as a crisp, refreshing side dish or a light main course. For added tradition and texture, consider pairing it with warm pita bread.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality olives and feta cheese for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste; remember feta is naturally salty.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness and texture; leftover salad can be refrigerated but may soften over time.
- Optional additions include sliced bell peppers or a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.
