Classic Greek Salad
Build a classic Greek salad with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, green pepper, olives, and feta, finished with olive oil and oregano for a fresh side.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 0 min
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
A village-style Greek salad puts ripe vegetables at the center, with olives and feta adding richness and salt. There is no lettuce to wilt, and the dressing takes only a moment. Generous tomato pieces let their juices mingle with olive oil. Assemble the four side portions close to mealtime and leave the feta in a slab or large pieces for serving.
Classic Greek Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min · Total 15 min
Ingredients
Step-by-step instructions
- Place tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper in a wide serving bowl without crushing the tomato wedges.
- Separate the onion slices and add with the drained olives. Turn gently with two large spoons.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, black pepper, and half the oregano in a small bowl until combined.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss, reaching the juices at the bottom. Place feta on top in large pieces.
- Sprinkle with remaining oregano. Serve four side portions immediately, or keep covered at 40°F (4°C) or below.
A few kitchen notes
- Drain olives well to preserve dressing flavor.
- Feta and olives provide plenty of salt.
Ingredient substitutions
- Use an English cucumber instead of a standard cucumber.
Storage & reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C), at 40°F (4°C) or below for 2 days. Vegetables release juice during storage; do not freeze.
What to serve with it
Serve with baked beans and warm pita.
Comments & kitchen questions
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Questions from the kitchen
Can I make Classic Greek Salad ahead?
Refrigerate within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C), at 40°F (4°C) or below for 2 days. Vegetables release juice during storage; do not freeze.
What if I can’t find an ingredient?
Use an English cucumber instead of a standard cucumber.
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