Greek Salad
Vibrant Greek salad: Crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives, all kissed by a tangy vinaigrette. A Mediterranean masterpiece!| Cook with Paolo |
Equipment
- Salad Bowl
- Salad Tongs / Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 4-5 Ripe Tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks
- 1 English Cucumber, sliced into half moons
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives, pitted
- 1 Bell Pepper, cut into wedges or rings
- ½-1 Red Onion, sliced thin
- ½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- salt, to taste
- ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:Start by washing and chopping the vegetables. Slice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Chop the green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Salad:In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, red onion, and green bell pepper. Add the pitted Kalamata olives to the mix.
- Add the Feta Cheese:Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
- Add the Dressing:Add the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano and salt to your salad mixture.
- Toss:Gently toss all the ingredients together until well coated in the dressing.
- Serve:Serve the Greek Salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. It's perfect alongside grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own.
- Conclusion:Elevate your culinary repertoire with the flavours of Greece by mastering this Greek Salad recipe. It's a celebration of fresh, vibrant ingredients and the magic of Mediterranean cuisine. Share it with loved ones and transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of Greece. Opa!