Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together crisp veggies, briny olives, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish with your favorite grilled meats.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and capers if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add Feta: Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- For a more traditional version, skip the lettuce and use only tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta.
- Add green bell pepper slices for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
