Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Salad that combines fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg