greek salad recipe

Greek Salad Recipe

This Greek salad recipe is bright, crunchy, and packed with traditional Mediterranean flavors. Made with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, olives, and creamy feta cheese, it reflects an authentic Greek salad style that is light yet satisfying. With a simple vinegar and olive oil dressing instead of anything heavy, this is one of the best Greek salad recipe choices for summer meals, light lunches, or as a refreshing side with grilled chicken or fish.

greek salad recipe
greek salad recipe

Ingredients

2 large English cucumbers
1 pinch kosher salt
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
½ cup pitted green olives, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, diced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, for garnish

Directions

  • Prepare the cucumbers by removing strips of peel for a striped appearance, then cutting into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 10–15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  • Rinse the cucumbers well and drain completely, then allow them to air-dry for about 10 minutes to keep the salad crisp.
  • Cut the vegetables by slicing the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives into similar-sized pieces for an even chopped Greek salad texture.
  • Build the salad base by adding cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and minced oregano to a large mixing bowl.
  • Season and dress the salad by adding salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using, then tossing with red wine vinegar before slowly drizzling in the olive oil.
  • Add the feta by gently folding most of the diced cheese into the salad, taking care not to crumble it too much.
  • Chill and serve by covering the salad and refrigerating for 30–60 minutes, then tossing once more and finishing with the remaining feta and fresh oregano before serving.
greek salad recipe
greek salad recipe

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 30–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4