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This Traditional Greek Salad is packed with flavor and so easy to make. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy peppers, creamy feta, and briny olives are tossed together and then drizzled in a light Greek salad dressing. It makes for a salad that is simple, fresh, and delicious!
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“I absolutely loved this recipe! I used red wine vinegar instead of the white. It was AMAZING!!!” -Floy
Greek Salad Recipe
Some recipes stand the test of time for a reason—they’re just that delicious! This Traditional Greek Salad is so bright and flavorful, and every bite feels like a taste of the Mediterranean.
Juicy tomatoes, crisp peppers, creamy feta, salty kalamata olives, and crunchy onions are drizzled with a fresh, herby citrus dressing that ties everything together. I love how simple the ingredients are, yet the flavors are bold and satisfying. I often serve it as a hearty side, but it’s just as good as a light main dish, especially on warm days when I’m craving something fresh and easy.
Tips For Beginners
- Double the ingredients. If you want to feed 12-14 people as a side dish, double the ingredients.
- Use good quality ingredients. This is a salad that really lets simple ingredients shine. The higher quality your ingredients are, the better your salad will taste.
- Use sliced feta. A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta, not crumbled, so if you want to serve a more authentic salad, add slices of feta instead of crumbles.
- Green peppers are traditional. If you want to use red, yellow, orange, or a combination, feel free to do so.
- Use kalamata olives. These are the most common olives used, but if you don’t have any, use whatever you like.
- Change the ratio of ingredients. If you love feta cheese, for example, feel free to add more. Use more cucumbers and fewer tomatoes if you want.
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Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- juice of half a lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 1 lb. cherry tomatoes cut in quarters or halves, depending on the size
- 1 cucumber peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into strips or cubes
- 1 red bell pepper cut into strips or cubes
- 1 red onion cut into rings
- 1 block feta cheese 8 oz, cut into cubes
- 1 cup olives
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp dried oregano, juice of half a lemon
- Toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.salt and pepper to taste, 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 cup olives
- Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir.
- Mix in the feta cheese.1 block feta cheese
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Traditional Greek Salad Step by Step
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp dried oregano, juice of half a lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Prep the salad: Place 1 lb. cherry tomatoes, 1 peeled and deseeded cucumber, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, and 1 cup of olives into a bowl.
Mix: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir it. Then sprinkle 1 block of feta over the salad.
Serve: Serve with a sprinkle of mint or oregano on top along with some crusty bread, and enjoy.
How to Store
I would not recommend making this Greek salad too far in advance. It will stay nice for a couple of hours if kept in the fridge.
If you really want to make it the day before, prepare everything but don´t add the dressing and the feta. Put these on right before serving. I think it tastes better fresh.
Serving Suggestions
For a light lunch, I’ll serve this salad with a fresh bowl of gazpacho and some homemade focaccia on the side, along with creamy, tangy tzatziki for dipping and drizzling.
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- This Taco Salad is loaded with lettuce, fresh veggies, beans, cheese, and deliciously seasoned ground beef.
I’ve made this recipe many times and I love it. But you forgot the garlic. It’s so much better with regular or elephant garlic.
I absolutely loved this recipe! I used red wine vinegar instead of the white. It was AMAZING!!!
That looks so fresh and delicious!
Thanks, Lisa!!
I absolutely LOVE Greek salad. Being, originally, from Michigan, any Greek salad you ordered always had lettuce and sliced beets. If you like beets, you’ve got to try it on a Greek salad. This looks terrific. I can’t wait to make it.
I hope you enjoy it when you make it!! I’m glad I could provide you with a recipe!
Loved the salad and then tried the dressing. Sooooo good. And then tried it with the beets. Inspired! Thank you