Best 6 The Best Greek Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Greek salad, a culinary symphony of fresh, tangy, and aromatic ingredients that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This delightful dish, also known as horiatiki salata, is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, red onions, and briny olives, all united by a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and crumbled feta cheese.

In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to explore the best Greek salad recipes, offering a range of variations that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the traditional Greek salad with its classic ingredients to innovative twists that incorporate unique elements, we've got you covered. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing side dish or a hearty main course salad, our curated collection of recipes will guide you towards creating an unforgettable Greek salad experience. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets behind this beloved Mediterranean treasure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST GREEK SALAD



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Here's how to make the absolute Best Greek Salad ever! All it takes is to combine everything well and let sit for 15 minutes for all the flavors to blend together!

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Appetizer     Salad     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium-sized nice and ripe tomatoes
1/2 cucumber
1/2 red onion
1/2 green bell pepper
12 olives ( preferably Kalamata or other Greek)
10-12 pieces of capers
1 block feta cheese (about 100 grams / 3.5 oz)
1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half. Cut each half into 6 bite-sized pieces. Add to a salad bowl.
  • With a vegetable peeler remove half the skin of the cucumber (you may leave as is or remove completely). Cut the cucumber in 4 long sticks lengthwise and then chop to bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl as well.
  • Cut onion and pepper to thin slices and add to the bowl.
  • Cut the feta cheese into 1 cm (1/2 inch) squares and add to the bowl along with the capers & olives.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and dried oregano. Mix everything well for about 1-2 minutes (better if you do it with your hands). Ideally, let the salad sit for 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.
  • Transfer to 2 small bowls or serve as is along with some grilled bread.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 756.76 kcal, Carbohydrate 16.84 g, Protein 18.59 g, Fat 70.25 g, SaturatedFat 23.27 g, Cholesterol 100.57 mg, Sodium 1783.9 mg, Fiber 4.35 g, Sugar 10.96 g

THE BEST GREEK SALAD RECIPE



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This is the Greek Salad Recipe we've been making for years and it is still the best one ever. It's the perfect healthy recipe to indulge in fresh summer veggies. You will LOVE it!If you love this Greek Salad Recipe as much as we do, make sure to give it a 5-star review in the comments below!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup of the best-quality olive oil you have
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of the feta brine (see note)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 clove garlic (very finely minced)
Juice from ½ lemon
2 bell peppers (chopped)
1 English cucumber (chopped)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (cut in half)
¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled or cut into small pieces (see note))
½ cup pitted kalamata olives

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, feta brine, dill, oregano, sea salt, garlic, and lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Cut all the veggies so that they are roughly the same size. Add the bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe, Calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 425 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 to 14 small vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
1 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
5 Persian cucumbers
1 4-ounce block Greek feta cheese, packed in brine
Fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Add the tomatoes and olives and toss. Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of green peel. Trim the ends, halve lengthwise and slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Drain the red onion, add to the bowl and toss. Drain the feta and slice horizontally into 4 even rectangles. Divide the salad among plates. Top with the feta and oregano; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Photograph by Johnny Miller

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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

GREEK SALAD



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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables. This will make a big difference in the overall taste of the salad.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. However, fresh herbs will give the salad a much better flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Feta is the traditional cheese used in Greek salad, but you can also use other types of cheese, such as goat cheese, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
  • If you're using a store-bought dressing, be sure to taste it before you add it to the salad. You may want to adjust the amount of dressing you use, or you may want to add some additional seasonings.
  • Serve the salad immediately after you make it. This will ensure that the vegetables are still crisp and fresh.

Conclusion:

Greek salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your salad with lots of vegetables or just a few, with a light dressing or a heavy one, there is a Greek salad recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give Greek salad a try.

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