Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing

A proper Greek salad — chunky vegetables, quality feta, and a dressing so good you’ll want to drink it. No lettuce, as tradition demands. This is summer on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 3 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 cucumber, halved and sliced thick
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 200g feta cheese, in one block
  • Kalamata olives, a handful
  • Dried oregano

The Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables, toss gently.
  4. Place feta block on top, sprinkle with oregano and a few extra olives.
  5. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Tips

  • The feta matters: Use a block, not pre-crumbled. The texture difference is huge.
  • Make ahead: Dress only what you’ll eat — undressed salad keeps 2 days.
  • Serving suggestion: Great alongside grilled chicken or as a light lunch with pita.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 290 | Protein: 10g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g

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