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Simple Greek Salad

Simple Greek Salad
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Simple Greek Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy salad combining crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and tangy Kalamata olives. Perfect for warm summer days, it offers a quick and easy preparation with a balance of flavors and colors that make it a nourishing and delicious Mediterranean staple.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Other Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, whole or halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all your fresh vegetables thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, peel and slice the cucumbers, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the green bell pepper into small chunks.
  2. Combine the Ingredients: Place the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onions in a large bowl. Add the Kalamata olives whole or halved depending on your preference.
  3. Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the mixed vegetables, spreading it evenly for that creamy contrast in texture and flavor.
  4. Make the Dressing: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice or red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure every bite gets that perfect balance of fresh and tangy.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher, the better—choose ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers to maximize flavor and crunch.
  • Don’t Over-Dress: Keep the olive oil and lemon juice balanced to avoid soggy veggies and overpowering acidity.
  • Serve Immediately: This salad tastes best right after tossing, before the veggies start to release too much water.
  • Chill Before Serving: For extra refreshment, chill the ingredients beforehand, but add dressing last minute.
  • Cut Veggies Uniformly: Even-sized pieces ensure every forkful is perfectly balanced.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad, gluten free, fresh vegetables, feta cheese

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