Greek Salad
Amy
This vibrant Greek Salad is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients that come together in just 15 minutes. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives mingle with creamy feta cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the salad
- 1 English cucumber cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 green bell pepper chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 ounces feta cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes*
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives. Drizzle with the dressing and very gently toss. Sprinkle with a few generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves. Season to taste and serve.
Keyword cucumber, feta, olive, salad