Super-easy greek salad
Discover how to make a super-easy Greek salad with fresh ingredients like feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, savory olives, and zesty onion. Tossed with a simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and oregano, this delicious and healthy salad is perfect for any occasion!
- 11 Jun 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 8 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this super-easy Greek salad! This vibrant and fresh dish combines classic flavors that will transport you straight to Greece. Whether you're looking for a quick side dish or a light main course, this Greek salad is both delicious and simple to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the cucumbers and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the tomatoes into chunks.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Slice the olives if not already sliced.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, and dried oregano until well combined.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the mixed vegetables in the large bowl.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add the crumbled or cubed feta cheese to the salad and gently toss again to distribute the cheese throughout the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your easy Greek salad!
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Opt for high-quality olive oil and vinegar to enhance the overall taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch and color.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and oregano to suit your personal preference.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful dressing.
Congratulations! You've just made a super-easy Greek salad that's both tasty and healthy. This colorful salad is perfect for any occasion and can be served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own. Enjoy the refreshing flavors and the blissful simplicity of this Mediterranean delight.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 210 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 140kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 6g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 11g | 3% |
| Fiber 2.22g | 6% |
| Sugar 4.58g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 13g | 15% |
| Saturated 5g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 0.29mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 0.80mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 0.24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B9 30ug | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 0.49ug | 20% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E 1.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 20ug | 17% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 200mg | 15% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 2.65mg | 24% |
| Magnesium, Mg 27mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus, P 140mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 310mg | 9% |
| Selenium, Se 4.87ug | 9% |
| Sodium, Na 540mg | 36% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.19mg | 11% |
| Water | |
| Water 180g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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