Discover my Greek Salad recipe, where feta cheese is much more than just another ingredient. With its distinctive salty flavor and crumbly texture, feta brings character to this simple combination of fresh vegetables, olives, olive oil, and herbs. A classic of Greek cuisine and a perfect example of the Mediterranean way of eating, Greek salad is fresh, colorful, and incredibly satisfying. In my version, I bring all these traditional ingredients together for a simple salad that is full of flavor and perfect for enjoying any time of year.
My Greek Salad Recipe
About Feta Cheese
Feta is the ingredient that gives this Greek salad its unmistakable character. Its salty, tangy flavor and crumbly texture create the perfect contrast with the juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet pepper, olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
I like to add the feta at the end, rather than mixing it too much into the vegetables. This keeps the pieces intact and means you get a little bit of that creamy, salty cheese in every bite. Together with the oregano and olive oil, it brings all the ingredients together.
Feta has been part of Greek cuisine for centuries, and it is easy to understand why it has become so popular around the world. It is simple, intensely flavorful, and incredibly versatile—but in a classic Greek salad, I think it is at its best.
Ingredients:
| Metric Amount | Imperial Amount | Core Ingredient | Preparation |
| 1 unit | 1 unit | Cucumber | Washed, halved and sliced |
| 1 unit | 1 unit | Tomato | Large, washed and wedged |
| 1 unit | 1 unit | Red onion | Peeled and julienned |
| 1 unit | 1 unit | Green pepper | Washed, deseeded and diced |
| 12 units | 12 units | Green Olives | Pitted or whole |
| 200 g | 7 oz | Feta cheese | Cubed or slab |
| 10 ml | 0.7 tbsp | Olive oil | Extra virgin |
| 1 pinch | 1 pinch | Dried oregano | Dried |
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the tomato, bell pepper, and cucumber thoroughly, especially if you plan to leave the skins on. Cut the tomato in half, then slice it into small wedges. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and dice it into small pieces, reserving a few wider strips for decoration if desired.
Peel the cucumber if you prefer, then slice one half into thin rounds and cut the other half into thicker chunks. Peel the onion and slice it into thin julienne strips.
2. Assemble the Salad
Add all the prepared vegetables to a bowl, then add the olives and gently toss everything together. Finally, add the feta cheese—the star ingredient of the salad—and sprinkle with dried oregano.
3. Finish with Olive Oil
Drizzle the salad with extra virgin olive oil just before serving and gently mix once more to combine the flavors.
Recipe Card
Greek Salad
Feta cheese is much more than just a dairy product; it is a testament to the history, culture, and cuisine of Greece. Its artisanal production and role in the Mediterranean diet have made it an essential ingredient in international cuisine. Over the centuries, feta cheese has maintained its prestige and continues to be appreciated around the world for its distinctive flavor and multiple culinary uses.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 1 large tomato
- 1 red onion
- 1 green pepper
- 12 olives
- 200 g feta cheese
- 10 ml olive oil
- a pinch of dried oregano
Instructions
- First, wash the tomato, pepper, and cucumber if you plan to use them with the skin on.
- Next, cut the tomato in half, then slice it into small triangular pieces. Cut the pepper, remove the seeds, and dice it into small squares. You can also slice a few strips from the wider part of the pepper to decorate the salad.
- Then, peel the cucumber if desired. Slice one half into thin rounds and cut the other half into thicker cubes.
- After that, peel the onion and slice it into thin julienne strips.
- Place all the prepared vegetables in a bowl and mix them together with the olives.
- Finally, add the feta cheese, the star ingredient of the salad, and sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1094mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 17g
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