Greek Salad With Tomatoes & Feta

This vibrant Greek salad is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients that come together to create a refreshing and satisfying dish. Crisp, seedless cucumbers and juicy tomato wedges provide a crunchy and juicy base, while briny black olives add a savory depth. The star of the show is the crumbled feta cheese, which adds a creamy, salty contrast to the bright vegetables. Tossed with finely chopped sweet onions and dressed with olive oil, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish for grilled meats, or a quick picnic meal. The freshness of the vegetables shines through, making it a healthy and delicious option for any occasion.

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 3.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant Greek salad is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients that come together to create a refreshing and satisfying dish. Crisp, seedless cucumbers and juicy tomato wedges provide a crunchy and juicy base, while briny black olives add a savory depth. The star of the show is the crumbled feta cheese, which adds a creamy, salty contrast to the bright vegetables. Tossed with finely chopped sweet onions and dressed with olive oil, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish for grilled meats, or a quick picnic meal. The freshness of the vegetables shines through, making it a healthy and delicious option for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 Leaf Lettuce head; torn
1 whole Tomato; cut into wedges
1 whole Cucumber; seedless; thinly sliced
1/2 c Black olives
4 oz Feta cheese; crumbled
1/3 c Sweet onion; finely chopped

Directions

1
Wash the lettuce and tear it into bite-sized pieces.
2
Cut the tomato into wedges and slice the cucumber thinly.
3
Finely chop the sweet onion.
4
Place the torn lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, chopped onion, and black olives in a large mixing bowl.
5
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.
6
Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
7
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice to dress the salad just before serving.

This salad is best served fresh. If preparing ahead, keep the dressing and feta separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.

You can substitute Kalamata olives for black olives for a more traditional Greek flavor profile.

Add red pepper flakes or oregano for an extra kick of flavor.

Keywords: greek, salad, feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, lettuce, onion, mediterranean, fresh, vegetables, healthy, lunch, side dish, picnic, crunchy, refreshing, dairy, olive oil

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