Easy Greek Salad Recipe
Fresh, colorful, and easy to make, this healthy Greek salad combines juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives with a simple homemade Greek dressing. A refreshing Mediterranean side dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 large tomatoes chopped
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 1/2 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion sliced
- 100 g feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Oregano for topping the feta
- Fresh basil for decorating
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumber and add them to a large salad bowl.
- Add the chopped green bell pepper and sliced red onion.
- Add the Kalamata olives and gently toss the vegetables together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter.
- Add the feta on top, sprinkle with oregano, and decorate with fresh basil.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.