Greek Salad Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Tomatoes |
| 2 | Cucumbers |
| 1 | Onion |
| Lettuce | |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 7 | Red bell pepper |
| 4 | ounces Feta cheese |
| 3 | tablespoons Olive oil |
| 5 | tablespoons Vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons Black olives |
| Capers | |
| Oregano | |
| Salt |
Directions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Start by thoroughly washing all the vegetables to remove any dirt or debris.
- Slice the tomatoes into thin quarters, ensuring they are evenly cut.
- Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers, aiming for uniform slices for a balanced salad.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large salad bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, lettuce leaves (torn into bite-sized pieces), oregano for seasoning, black olives, finely sliced onion, and chopped green or red pepper according to your preference. If using capers, sprinkle them on top for an extra burst of flavor.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt to taste.
- Gently toss the salad ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.
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Add Feta Cheese:
- Break the Feta cheese into small, crumbly pieces and scatter them over the salad.
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Serve:
- Transfer the Greek Salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or as a light lunch option, perfect for any season.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 242.1
- Total Fat: 19.3g
- Saturated Fat: 6.9g
- Cholesterol: 31.2mg
- Sodium: 604.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.6g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 6.9g
Recipe Notes:
- This Greek Salad is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, tangy Feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick and easy lunch option.
- Feel free to customize this salad by adding your favorite ingredients such as Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, or even a sprinkle of dried herbs like basil or parsley for added flavor.
- For a heartier meal, serve this salad alongside grilled chicken, fish, or falafel for a satisfying and wholesome dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy!
