Chunky Greek Salad Recipe
Cook Time: 3 hours
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Greek, European, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Weeknight, No Cook, Refrigerator, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5
Review Count: 6
Calories per Serving: 135.3
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Cholesterol: 20.1mg
- Sodium: 255.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.6g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 2.8g
- Protein: 3.9g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- Pitted black olives (to taste)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dice the cucumbers and tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Crumble the feta cheese. If using whole olives, pit them if necessary.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and pitted black olives.
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Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle dried oregano evenly.
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Toss Gently: Using salad servers or two large spoons, toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the dressing evenly.
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Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to a covered container. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss once more. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Recipe Notes:
- Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared several hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making it ideal for potlucks and gatherings.
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. You can also add additional herbs like fresh parsley or basil for extra freshness.
- Nutritional Information: Each serving of this Chunky Greek Salad is packed with flavors and nutrients, offering a balance of healthy fats from olive oil and protein from feta cheese.
Enjoy this Chunky Greek Salad recipe that combines crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and the Mediterranean flavors of olives and oregano, perfect for any occasion from casual weeknight dinners to festive summer gatherings.
