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The Best Greek Salad Recipe

A refreshing Greek salad celebrating fresh produce and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Wash your vegetables thoroughly. Dice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, and dice the green bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives.
  2. Create the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, toss together the diced cucumber, grape tomatoes, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  4. Add in Olives and Feta: Gently fold in the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle your dressing over the tossed salad and gently toss to coat.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust your salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Serve with warm pita bread or grilled chicken for a complete meal. Can be made in advance, just keep the dressing separate until serving.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, fresh vegetables, summer recipe