Classic Mediterranean Greek Salad
Description
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Classic Greek Salad is the ultimate refreshing dish. Featuring a colorful mix of juicy cherry or ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and rich feta cheese, every bite offers a wonderful crunch and a punch of flavor. Tossed simply in a zesty olive oil and herb dressing, it makes for a healthy, vibrant side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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Ripe tomatoes (chopped or cherry tomatoes halved)
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Cucumbers, sliced into rounds or half-moons
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Red onion, thinly sliced
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Kalamata olives, pitted
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Feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
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Dressing: Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper
Instructions
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Prep the Vegetables: Wash and chop the tomatoes, slice the cucumbers and red onion, and gather your Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
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Combine in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
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Add the Feta: Gently toss or place the feta cheese chunks right on top of the vegetable mixture.
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Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, give everything a gentle toss to coat, and enjoy immediately!
