This refreshing Salata, or Greek salad, is a celebration of crisp, raw vegetables tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing. The combination of crunchy celery, sweet tomatoes, and sharp radishes creates a delightful texture contrast. Dressed with high-quality olive oil, vinegar, and aromatic oregano, each bite bursts with Mediterranean freshness. It is an ideal light lunch, a perfect picnic companion, or a healthy side dish for any meal. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this salad brings a burst of color and nutrition to your table without requiring any cooking.
Salata (Greek Salad
Description
This refreshing Salata, or Greek salad, is a celebration of crisp, raw vegetables tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing. The combination of crunchy celery, sweet tomatoes, and sharp radishes creates a delightful texture contrast. Dressed with high-quality olive oil, vinegar, and aromatic oregano, each bite bursts with Mediterranean freshness. It is an ideal light lunch, a perfect picnic companion, or a healthy side dish for any meal. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this salad brings a burst of color and nutrition to your table without requiring any cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Rub the inside of a wooden salad bowl with the cut side of the halved garlic clove to impart flavor.
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Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
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Chop the celery, slice the green pepper, slice the radishes, and cut the tomatoes into wedges.
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Slice the onion or scallion.
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Tear the lettuce head into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine the lettuce, celery, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and radishes in the prepared bowl.
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Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, then toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly.
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Garnish with ripe olives, anchovies, or feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- 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
This recipe is traditionally vegan, but adding feta cheese or anchovies makes it vegetarian or pescatarian respectively.
For best flavor, use extra virgin olive oil and a good quality red wine or white wine vinegar.
Serve immediately after dressing to maintain the crispness of the vegetables.
