Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Feta Salad, a refreshing dish that beautifully marries crisp vegetables with tangy feta cheese and marinated olives. This colorful salad is perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as a delightful side for any meal. With its bold taste and effortless preparation, you’ll find this salad not only wholesome but visually appealing too. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
- 8 oz small tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups marinated Greek olives
- 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped fine)
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Trim the cucumbers and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Halve the tomatoes.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives to the bowl with dressing. Crumble feta cheese over the top and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg