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A close-up view of the finished Greek salad in a white ceramic bowl on a white marble cooktop, freshly dressed with the olive oil mixture. Crumbled feta cheese and glossy black olives garnish the dish, making it ready to serve and enjoy.

Greek Salad Recipe

This Greek Salad is a fresh and vibrant mix of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny olives, topped with creamy feta and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. A Mediterranean classic!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed dried and chopped
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 6 ounce can pitted black olives
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Salad tongs or serving spoon
  • Small bowl (for dressing)

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
    A close-up view of a wooden cutting board on a white marble cooktop, where freshly washed romaine lettuce is being chopped into bite-sized pieces. A sharp knife rests beside the board, with whole romaine leaves nearby, ready for preparation.
  2. Chop the romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion. Add them to a large bowl.
    A close-up view of a glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and thinly sliced red onion. The colorful ingredients create a fresh and vibrant salad base.
  3. Drain and add the black olives.
    A close-up view of a can of black olives being drained over a small strainer on the white marble cooktop. The olives glisten as they are prepared, ready to be added to the salad for a rich, briny flavor.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
    A close-up view of a hand crumbling fresh feta cheese over a colorful mixed salad in a glass bowl on a white marble cooktop. The creamy white cheese adds texture and a delicious contrast to the crisp vegetables.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper.
    A close-up view of a small glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, where olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and black pepper are being whisked together into a smooth and tangy dressing, ready to enhance the salad’s flavors.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
  8. Serve fresh and enjoy!
    A close-up view of the finished Greek salad in a white ceramic bowl on a white marble cooktop, freshly dressed with the olive oil mixture. Crumbled feta cheese and glossy black olives garnish the dish, making it ready to serve and enjoy.