Authentic Greek Salad Recipe: A Taste of the Mediterranean

Name: Authentic Greek Salad Recipe: A Taste of the Mediterranean
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients: 2 large English cucumbers; 1 pinch kosher salt; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 0.25 red onion; 0.5 red bell pepper; 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 0.5 cup pitted green olives; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 0.25 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste; 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil, or to taste; 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, diced, divided; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano, or to taste

This traditional Greek salad, made with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta, is the ultimate summer dish. For the best flavor, toss all the ingredients with red wine vinegar before adding the olive oil.

Total time1 hr 10 mins
Prep time20 mins
Yield4

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Instructions

Create a decorative striped pattern on the cucumber by peeling off alternating strips of skin with a channel knife. Halve the cucumbers crosswise, then quarter each half before slicing into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a colander, sprinkle with kosher salt, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the cucumbers and drain thoroughly for another 10 to 15 minutes.
While the cucumbers are draining, thinly slice the red onion. Cut the bell pepper into strips, then diagonally cut the strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice the Kalamata olives and green olives.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons of oregano. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Pour in the red wine vinegar and toss well. Drizzle with olive oil. Add about two-thirds of the feta cheese and toss gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Give the Greek salad another gentle mix. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese over the top and garnish with the remaining oregano for a fresh, flavorful finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 352 kcal
Fat Content: 32 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 1250 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 25 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g