Classic Greek Salad
This classic Greek salad is fresh, simple, and full of flavor. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and a slab of feta, it’s lightly dressed with an olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon, and oregano dressing for an authentic Mediterranean dish that’s perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
- 3 –4 ripe tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 English cucumber sliced into half-moons
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 4 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper optional
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives to a large bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small glass, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and oregano until combined.
- Place the block of feta on top of the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the feta and salad.
- Gently toss the salad. Serve and enjoy
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, room-temperature tomatoes and high-quality olive oil.
- Always choose feta sold in a block and stored in brine rather than pre-crumbled feta.
- Greek salad is traditionally made without lettuce and served lightly dressed.
- Serve slightly cool or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
