Description
A vibrant, tangy Greek salad featuring crumbly feta cheese, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny olives. Perfect as a refreshing side or light main dish, this salad balances bright Mediterranean flavors with a delightfully satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, and kalamata olives to the bowl.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables, then gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Top with Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the salad. Toss lightly or leave it on top for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Variations: Add sliced bell peppers for extra crunch or swap romaine with baby spinach for a different texture.
- Serving Tip: Pair with grilled chicken or pita bread to create a hearty meal.
- Allergies/Intolerances: This dish contains dairy; for a dairy-free version, replace feta with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Taste Adjustments: Increase the vinegar for extra tang, or add a teaspoon of honey if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
- Prep Time: 15Min
- Cook Time: 0Min
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: N/A (No cooking required)
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~550 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: ~6 g
- Cholesterol: ~25 mg
Keywords: Greek salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad recipe, healthy lunch