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Fresh Authentic Mediterranean Greek Salad with Feta

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A quick and easy Greek salad featuring fresh vegetables, hand-crumbled feta, and a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Perfect for summer, this salad offers a refreshing taste of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunky wedges (roma or vine-ripened)
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into thick half-moons (English cucumber works well)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow if desired)
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into rings or strips
  • 7 oz (200 g) block of authentic Greek feta, crumbled by hand
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • Fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash all produce thoroughly. Cut tomatoes into chunky wedges about 1 to 1.5 inches each. Peel cucumber if skin is thick or waxed; slice into thick half-moons about 1/4 inch thick. Slice red onion very thinly, soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired, then drain well. Cut green bell pepper into rings or strips about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and minced garlic if using. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add all prepared vegetables and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle dressing over salad gradually, tossing gently after each addition to coat evenly without sogginess. Taste as you go.
  4. Add the feta and oregano: Crumble feta cheese by hand directly over the salad. Sprinkle fresh or dried oregano on top.
  5. Final toss and serve: Give the salad one last gentle toss, transfer to serving bowl or platter, and serve immediately. If holding for a short time, cover loosely and refrigerate, but serve within an hour to avoid sogginess.

Notes

Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid mushiness. Lightly salt cucumber slices and pat dry to keep salad crisp. Use quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor. Crumble feta by hand for better texture. Let salad rest 10-15 minutes at room temperature for flavors to marry but avoid sogginess. Add dressing gradually to avoid overdressing.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean salad, feta salad, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, healthy salad

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