Best 9 Hot Greek Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this Hot Greek Salad recipe. This delectable dish combines the freshness of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and succulent bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of oregano. The salad is then topped with crumbled feta cheese, adding a salty, creamy dimension that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

In addition to the classic Hot Greek Salad recipe, this article also features variations that cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. For those who prefer a vegan option, there's a recipe for a Vegan Hot Greek Salad that replaces the feta cheese with a plant-based alternative. If you're looking for a heartier salad, try the Hot Greek Salad with Chicken, which adds grilled chicken breast to the mix. And for those who enjoy a bit of spice, the Spicy Hot Greek Salad incorporates flavorful ingredients like cayenne pepper and chili flakes.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful culinary experience. The Hot Greek Salad is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion, and its vibrant colors and fresh flavors are sure to impress your guests. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece!

Let's cook with our recipes!

GREEK SALAD I



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This is an incredibly good Greek salad recipe, nice and tangy and even better in the summer when you use fresh vegetables!

Provided by Meesh

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon, juiced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, onion, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 537.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings for lunch or 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 large leaves red leaf lettuce, sliced crosswise
1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large dice
1 vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 Kalamata olives
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
  • Combine the lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives and feta in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

EASY GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 whole ripe tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each, then each wedge cut in half
1 whole (large) cucumber, peeled, cut into fourths lengthwise, and diced into large chunks
1/2 whole red onion, sliced very thin
30 whole pitted kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise, plus 6 olives, chopped fine
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole lemon, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Add the chopped lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, onion slices, halved olives, half the feta and some parsley to a large bowl.
  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and chopped olives in a bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake together until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings (I almost always add a little more sugar).
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then add some salt and pepper. Toss with tongs or clean hands. Just before serving, top with the remaining feta and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

HOT GREEK SALAD



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I created this recipe because I am looking for something new in my salads. This chicken is easy to make and it goes well with greek vinaigrette dressing in salad. I made this salad for myself only, so serving size is one. You will have 2 chicken breasts left over.

Provided by superfly-mom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 1 salad, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt
1 1/2 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 of an English cucumber
1 vine ripe tomatoes
2 -3 tablespoons feta cheese
1 -2 tablespoon Greek salad dressing

Steps:

  • Greek Chicken:.
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat.
  • In food processor combine 1 Tbsp olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon juice. Chop until paste like consistency.
  • Cut chicken breast into stir fry sized pieces.
  • Add 2 Tbsp oil to hot skillet, let warm. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Once chicken is browned add paste and finish cooking, add salt to taste. Don't overcook the chicken or it will become tough. When cooked through, take off heat and let sit.
  • Salad:.
  • Rinse salad mix. Place in bowl. Add sliced cucumber, quartered tomato, feta cheese and dressing. Mix. Add 1/3 of the warm chicken mix.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.5, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 230.6, Sodium 556.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 87.9

GREEK SALAD



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Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a side - easily doubled for main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large vine tomatoes, cut into irregular wedges
1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, then roughly chopped
½ a red onion thinly sliced
16 Kalamata olives
1 tsp dried oregano
85g feta cheese, cut into chunks (barrel matured feta is the best)
4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place 4 large vine tomatoes, cut into wedges, 1 peeled, deseeded and chopped cucumber, ½ a thinly sliced red onion, 16 Kalamata olives, 1 tsp dried oregano, 85g feta cheese chunks and 4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Lightly season, then serve with crusty bread to mop up all of the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 2.64 milligram of sodium

SPICY GREEK SALAD DRESSING



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Spicy Greek dressing to serve over Greek-style grilled chicken salad.

Provided by Nerissa RDH

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Yogurt Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl. Slowly pour olive oil in a fine stream into yogurt mixture while constantly mixing with a whisk or in a food processor. Whisk Sriracha hot sauce into yogurt mixture; fold in feta cheese. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 313.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

DAD'S GREEK SALAD



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The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD



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This tart and crispy salad complements a variety of entrees, from casseroles and meats to pasta and pizza. "It's one of my favorite dishes," notes Valerie Belley from St. Louis, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 medium cucumbers, sliced
3 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 green onions, chopped
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, roast the bell peppers over an open flame or under a broiler before dicing them.
  • Use a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Nicoise, for a more complex flavor.
  • If you don't have any fresh oregano, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • Serve the salad immediately or let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Garnish the salad with crumbled feta cheese, fresh oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Conclusion:

This hot Greek salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your salad spicy or mild, with or without feta cheese, this recipe is sure to please.

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