Really Authentic Greek Salad Recipe

Discover the true taste of Greece with this authentic Greek salad recipe! Forget the lettuce – this vibrant salad, inspired by a recent trip to Greece, features only the freshest ingredients for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect as a main course for one or a side dish for two to three, it's packed with flavor and easily adaptable to various dietary needs. Get ready to experience the magic of simple, fresh ingredients elevated to perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 421.9 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Really Authentic Greek Salad

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How to Make Really Authentic Greek Salad

  1. Dice the cucumber into ½-inch pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese into 1-inch pieces.
  4. Roughly chop the Kalamata olives.
  5. Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives in a large bowl.
  6. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar.
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  8. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried Greek oregano over the salad.
  9. Arrange the salad on a serving platter or individual plates.
  10. Serve immediately with extra olive oil on the side for drizzling (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

87g

Carbs

9g