Description
This Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, tangy red onion, salty kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and spices. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side, this no-cook salad embodies the fresh, Mediterranean flavors of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to coat all components evenly without bruising the vegetables or feta.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the salad onto plates or a serving platter and enjoy right away for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- For a more traditional Greek salad, omit the romaine lettuce and cut the tomatoes and cucumber into larger chunks.
- Add sliced green bell pepper or a few capers for extra flavor and texture variations.
- This salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or warm pita bread for a full Mediterranean meal experience.
- To keep the salad from becoming soggy, add the dressing just before serving.
