Classic Greek Salad Recipe
A refreshing and classic Greek salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy red onions, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce:
3 cups chopped
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 cup, halved
Cucumber:
1, sliced into half-moons
Red Onion:
1/2, thinly sliced
Kalamata Olives:
1/2 cup, pitted
Feta Cheese:
3/4 cup, crumbled
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Red Wine Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a more traditional version, exclude romaine and use larger tomato, cucumber, and feta pieces.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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