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Classic Greek Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives

Fresh and flavorful Greek salad with a Mediterranean twist.

4servings
15 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Classic Greek Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives

About this recipe

This vibrant Greek Salad combines fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives for a refreshing dish that's perfect for a light lunch or as an elegant side to your dinner spread. Experience the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean with a simple homemade dressing that brings everything together beautifully.

Ingredients

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into half moons
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine chopped lettuce, cucumber slices, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Kalamata olives and feta cheese over the vegetables.

  3. 3

    Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Drizzle dressing over the salad.

  5. 5

    Toss the salad gently to combine flavors.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.

Chef's tip

For a more authentic touch, prefer feta in brine and consider adding fresh mint leaves for garnish.

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