Simple Greek Salad

Simple Greek Salad is a fresh, light, vegetable-based salad. It’s a traditional Greek treat, perfect for any summer day.

Looking for that easy side dish that everyone will rave about? Pull out a Greek salad! It’s light, refreshing and will make everyone feel good. This is one of our go-tos for potlucks because it sits well on the table, is visually appealing, and is totally refreshing.

Has anyone else ordered a Greek salad at a restaurant and only got a lettuce salad, a few olives, and feta? What a disappointment! Traditional Greek salads do not include lettuce, but are based on cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives and feta cheese.

Can I add other vegetables to Greek salad?

While the vegetables above are considered the traditional way to prepare Greek salad, you’ll find some other common vegetables: sliced bell peppers, pepperoni, radishes, and more!
Fresh vs. bottled lemon juice:

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always best, especially in freshly made salad dressings. Whenever lemon zest is going to shine in a recipe, you need to use fresh juice.
What variety of cucumber should I use?

The type of cucumber you use depends only on your preference! Any cucumber will do, so whether you like English cucumbers, mini cucumbers, or regular cucumbers, they’ll all work here.
Storage Instructions:

Greek salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

A wooden spoon dipped in a bowl of Greek salad.

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Overhead view of a serving bowl and a salad plate filled with Greek salad.

Simple Greek Salad is a fresh, light, vegetable-based salad. It’s a traditional Greek treat, perfect for any summer day.

Preparation time 15 minute

total time 15 minute

raw material

Greek Salad

1 english cucumber cut into pieces
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
1/2 Moderate Shallot thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives all or half
1 cup feta cheese diced or shredded

dressing

1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Salt or tasting
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper or tasting

instruct

In a large bowl, stir together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
In a small mixing bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly distributed. Serve.

Simple Greek Salad

Can I add other vegetables to Greek salad?

Fresh vs. bottled lemon juice:

What variety of cucumber should I use?

Storage Instructions:

Greek Salad

dressing