Greek Salad with Feta

Classic Greek Salad with Feta is a delicious light lunch or side dish that is perfect, especially if you want to add an easy Mediterranean recipe to your meal. A delicious salad with fresh vegetables and black olives, all tossed with a bright vinaigrette.

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• Colourful Greek salad
• What you'll need
• Make it your own: variations
• Step by step: instructions
• My notes
• Storage
• Make it a Mediterranean feast
• Make ahead
• More recipes you'll love
• Keto Greek Salad

Colourful Greek salad

• Perfect picnic or potluck dish, one of the simplest salad recipes made with fresh produce.
• This is not a strictly authentic Greek salad. This is the more common way to make the salad with homemade dressing.

This quick salad has simple ingredients mixed together to create a healthy, easy-to-prepare Mediterranean salad recipe that is chopped up and made in less than 15 minutes.

What you'll need

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📋 Ingredient Notes

• Cucumbers: English cucumbers have thinner skin and smaller seeds, but use whichever cucumbers you prefer.
• Onions: Red onions add a light sweetness to your salad flavor.
• Tomatoes: Use your favorite plump juicy tomatoes.
• Green bell peppers: Add crunch, flavor and vitamin C to your salad.
• Olives: Pitted Kalamata olives are delicious in this salad.
• Feta cheese: Block of feta cheese works best, but if all you have is crumbled feta cheese, that works too.
• Olive oil
• A splash of red wine vinegar
• Oregano: a teaspoon dried oregano adds tremendous flavor.
• Salt: Brings out the flavor of the salad, feel free to omit if you wish.

Make it your own: variations

• Mix in some romaine lettuce if you want, but a traditional salad does not have lettuce in it.
• A squeeze of lemon adds a wonderful flavor to this salad recipe.
• Chop up a few mint leaves for a delicate fresh taste.
• Use cherry tomatoes instead, they give a delicious sweet taste.
• Mix in some leftover chicken breast for protein, this makes a great luch.

Step by step: instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• In a small bowl or glass jar, add dressing ingredients and mix well.

• Wash, cut and prepare all the veggies you are using.

• In a large bowl add salad ingredients, drizzle with dressing and toss gently to mix. Taste to adjust seasoning. Sprinkle some dry oregano on top and serve.

My notes

• This recipe works best with brined feta cheese blocks and not the crumbled one.

Storage

Store leftover Greek salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Make it a Mediterranean feast

Serve this salad along with some delicious Mediterranean recipes and turn it into a feast.

Make ahead

Greek salad ingredients can be chopped up ahead of time. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve. It is recommended to make and serve the same day for the best taste and freshness.

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