Greek salad is a delicious option that combines fresh ingredients and Mediterranean flavors. This classic recipe is perfect for those looking for a healthy and tasty option to enjoy during the summer, and it’s also a simple and easy dish to make. Join us to discover this traditional Greek salad recipe, and we’ll show you some creative variations so you never run out of different ideas to prepare this healthy salad.
Although we should eat salads all year round, when the heat comes, it seems like it’s what we crave the most. Salads are light, fresh, and above all, very easy to make. They allow us to have a meal ready in a matter of minutes without spending hours and hours in the kitchen or near the stove, which is the last thing we want when it’s hot.
That’s why today we bring you a simple recipe to prepare a delicious Greek salad. It’s a healthy and delightful culinary option that you will surely love. Whether you choose to follow the traditional recipe or add your own personal touch, as we will see later on, this salad will always be a hit. Everyone will be captivated by the Mediterranean flavor of the Greek salad!
But before we start with the recipe, take a look at these other simple and delicious salads, such as the classic Caprese salad, the green salad, or the Spinach, Apple and Roquefort Salad recipe.
Recipe for Greek Salad
To prepare this salad, we will need a couple of tomatoes, a cucumber, a green bell pepper, half a red onion, and feta cheese. Additionally, we’ll add a touch of extra flavor by including some green olives.
Simply mix these ingredients in a bowl, chopped, and dress them with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano. That’s how simple this salad is.
Greek Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 200 g crumbled feta cheese
- 100 g green olives pitted
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon only Juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Start by washing the tomatoes and bell pepper. Cut them to your liking and add them to a bowl.Peel the cucumber and red onion, and chop them into pieces similar in size to the tomatoes. Add them to the bowl as well.Include the crumbled feta cheese and the olives.
- Now, let's move on to the dressing. In a small jar that can be tightly sealed for mixing, pour the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Also, add the oregano. Close the jar and shake it well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour this wonderful dressing over the salad, trying to distribute it evenly. Mix it well, and you now have a fantastic Greek salad ready to be enjoyed.
Some alternatives for your salad
Since it’s a very simple and versatile dish, it allows for as many variations as we can imagine. Let’s see some:
- With Chicken: Just like a Caesar salad, in this version, you can add grilled chicken pieces (cut into bite-sized portions). Marinate them with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs before cooking. You can also use leftover roasted chicken from the previous day to make this fantastic salad.
- Greek Quinoa Salad: Replace the traditional lettuce with cooked quinoa to make a more substantial salad that is rich in protein.
- Avocado Salad: Add slices of fresh avocado to give a creamy and smooth touch to the salad.
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