Bright, fresh, and vibrant, a classic Greek salad
This Greek Salad is quick to prepare, visually appealing, and delightfully refreshing. Perfect for any meal or gathering, it's an absolute must-have recipe in your culinary repertoire.
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Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt flakes / Kosher salt (or ¼ tsp fine salt)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (preferably Greek)
Salad
- 3 medium tomatoes
- half of a large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 1 Feta cheese block (about 7 oz / 200 g)
- 1 cup Black kalamata olives (5.5 oz / 125g)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Combine garlic, oregano, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously to emulsify. Allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes for the flavors to infuse.
- Prepare the salad: Cut tomatoes into wedges and then into bite-sized pieces. Slice cucumber into ½ cm (1/5 inch) thick slices. Peel and finely slice the red onion. Cut bell pepper into short strips. Cube the feta cheese into 1 cm (2/5 inch) cubes.
- Combine and Serve: Place tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, and olives into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with dried oregano and pour the dressing evenly over the top. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Finish by adding freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, vibrant Greek salad!
