Description
A vibrant and refreshing Classic Fresh Mediterranean Greek Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion, combined with tangy feta cheese and kalamata olives. This salad is dressed with a simple mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to deliver authentic Mediterranean flavors, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Dairy & Olives
- 200 g feta cheese, cubed
- 100 g kalamata olives, pitted
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the green bell pepper and red onion. Place all prepared vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
- Add Cheese and Olives: Incorporate the cubed feta cheese and pitted kalamata olives into the large mixing bowl with the vegetables.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano, mixing thoroughly to combine.
- Dress Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing and evenly combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and, if desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
- Optional Chill: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate briefly to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to taste for desired acidity.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with vegan feta alternatives.
- This salad is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours without the salad becoming soggy.
- Adding fresh herbs like mint or dill can enhance the flavor profile.
