Greek Salad Recipe

 Greek Salad Recipe

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 2 large cucumbers, diced

• 4 medium tomatoes, diced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

o Wash the cucumbers, tomatoes, and green bell pepper.

o Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

o Thinly slice the red onion.

o Combine all the vegetables in a large salad bowl.

o Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese on top.

o Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad.

2. Make the Dressing:

o In a small bowl or jar, mix together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano.

o Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

o Whisk or shake well to emulsify.

3. Assemble the Salad:

o Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

o Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.

4. Serve:

o Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant salad.

o For extra flavor, let the salad rest for 15–20 minutes in the fridge before serving.