Name: Greek Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber sliced into rounds and then quarters; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; ½ red onion finely sliced; 8 ounces feta cheese cubed; 1 cup kalamata olives; 1 small handful of dill roughly chopped; 1 small handful of mint roughly chopped; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ½ lemon juiced; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste

Greek Salad

An array of fresh colorful veggies make this Greek salad not only easy on the eyes, but easy to throw together in only 10 minutes. Chop, drizzle, toss, and serve this healthy salad at summer parties or backyard barbecues.

Total 10 minutes

Serves 4 servings

Salad, Side Dish

Greek

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Why this recipe works

Greek salad is quite possibly one of the easiest, freshest summer salads you can make. Cucumber, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, red onion, dill, and mint are chopped and tossed in a zingy Greek vinaigrette creating a rainbow of veggies with vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CUCUMBER – We used an English cucumber in this Greek Salad as they have fewer watery seeds in the center and we find them sweet and crunchy. They are also large enough that you only need to buy one for your salad.

TOMATO – You can use cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or chop larger tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

DRESSING – The dressing is a classic Greek salad vinaigrette. We shook all the dressing ingredients in a mason jar with a secure lid. If you’re planning on making this salad in advance simply leave the dressing in the jar then toss it into the salad just before serving. If you’re leaning more on the creamier side of dressing, I think it would also taste delicious with Tzatziki which combines Greek yogurt with lemon, dill, and garlic. You can find how to make it in our tzatziki salad recipe.

ADDITIONS – Bell pepper, capers, and avocado are all great additions.

How to Make Greek Salad

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Chop the salad ingredients along with the fresh herbs and place in a large serving bowl.
To make the dressing, add all of the dressing ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until fully combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do you store Greek salad?

Greek Salad should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated where it will stay fresh for at least two days (or longer without dressing). The dressing can be kept in an airtight jar or container kept in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Can you make Greek salad ahead of time?

You can chop and combine all the ingredients (except for the dressing) in a bowl the morning of your event and store it covered with a lid in the refrigerator. You can also prepare the dressing on the side a few days in advance. Toss the salad with the dressing before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Greek salad makes a light and refreshing side dish to pair with grilled salmon or Greek chicken kabobs. All in all, you can serve this salad however you prefer and with whatever you’d like to. Serve chilled.

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