Description
A colorful and refreshing dish bursting with fresh flavors, this Greek salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all dressed in high-quality olive oil and oregano. Perfect for any occasion—from casual gatherings to elegant dinners—this vibrant salad will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Easy to prepare and delightful to savor, it’s the ideal side dish or light main course that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, wedged
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes; dice cucumber and wedge tomatoes.
- Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water if desired for milder flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture; sprinkle with dried oregano and balsamic vinegar if using.
- Gently toss the salad until combined. Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg