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Fresh & Flavorful Greek Salad Recipe for Perfect Summer Meals

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A vibrant Greek salad bursting with color and flavor, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or as a side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped (optional, for added crunch)
  • 2 medium cucumbers, sliced (Persian or English cucumbers work best)
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or cubed for a chunkier texture)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all your vegetables thoroughly.
  2. Chop the Romaine lettuce (if using) into bite-sized pieces, slice the cucumbers, chop the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Gently toss to mix.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled or cubed feta cheese over the top of the salad.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with extra feta, a sprinkle of oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Notes

[‘Choose ripe produce for the best flavor.’, ‘Start with half the dressing and add more as needed.’, ‘Soften raw red onion by soaking slices in cold water for 10 minutes.’, ‘Prep ingredients ahead of time but keep the dressing separate until serving.’]

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Keywords: Greek salad, summer recipe, healthy salad, easy salad, Mediterranean salad

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