Greek Salad Kalamata Feta (Printable)
Mediterranean salad combining fresh vegetables, tangy Kalamata olives, and rich feta cheese with a zesty dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
02 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
→ Olives & Cheese
05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 5.5 oz feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled
→ Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 0.5 tsp sea salt
11 - 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh oregano leaves (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber into half-moons, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the green bell pepper into rings. Place all vegetables in a large salad bowl.
02 - Scatter the pitted Kalamata olives and cubed or crumbled feta cheese over the prepared vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to break apart the feta cheese excessively.
05 - Garnish with fresh oregano leaves if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Takes just 15 minutes from prep to plate, perfect for busy weeknight dinners
- The combination of salty feta and briny olives creates an irresistible flavor explosion
- No cooking required, letting peak-season vegetables truly shine
02 -
- Traditional Greek salad never includes lettuce, the vegetables themselves should be the star
- The salad needs to sit for just a few minutes after dressing to let the flavors meld, but serve within 20 minutes or the vegetables will release too much water
- Feta packed in brine stays creamier and has better flavor than pre-crumbled varieties
03 -
- Cut vegetables into large, rustic chunks rather than small dice, they stay crunchier and look more beautiful
- Use a wide, shallow bowl rather than a deep one, it makes tossing easier and looks more inviting