Description
Summer’s Greek Salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your plate with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Herbs and olive oil create a light, zesty dish you’ll savor down to the last refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 pint (473 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh parsley
Cheese and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Dice vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced flavors and textures.
- Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a separate container.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over the chopped ingredients, gently tossing to coat each component evenly.
- Allow salad to marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to enhance the herb and vegetable interaction.
- Optional: Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to intensify the Mediterranean-inspired flavor profile.
- Serve chilled or at ambient temperature as a refreshing side dish or light lunch accompaniment.
Notes
- Swap feta for dairy-free alternatives like tofu or vegan cheese to make this salad suitable for plant-based diets.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even dressing distribution and consistent texture in every bite.
- Drain excess liquid from cucumbers by salting and letting them sit for 10 minutes before mixing to prevent watery salad.
- Enhance flavor by letting the salad marinate for 15-30 minutes before serving, allowing herbs and dressing to meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg