Best 7 Traditional Greek Salad Recipes

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**Traditional Greek Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Mediterranean Delight**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this traditional Greek salad recipe. This classic dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, red onions, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a light and flavorful dressing. With its simplicity and freshness, Greek salad is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a family gathering, or simply looking for a healthy and delicious meal, this traditional Greek salad recipe will surely impress with its authentic taste and vibrant colors. Dive into the delightful world of Greek cuisine and discover the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.

**Additional Recipes You'll Love:**

**1. Classic Tzatziki Sauce:** Complement your Greek salad with this creamy and tangy sauce made from yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and fresh herbs. It's the perfect dipping sauce for pita bread, grilled meats, or vegetables.

**2. Homemade Pita Bread:** Elevate your Greek salad experience with freshly baked pita bread. This soft and fluffy flatbread is a staple in Greek cuisine and pairs perfectly with dips, spreads, or simply drizzled with olive oil.

**3. Greek Lemon Potatoes:** These crispy and flavorful potatoes are a delicious side dish to accompany your Greek salad. Roasted with lemon, garlic, and herbs, they add a delightful burst of zesty flavor to your meal.

**4. Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad:** Enjoy a light and refreshing twist on the classic Greek salad with this watermelon feta salad. Sweet watermelon, tangy feta, crisp cucumbers, and mint combine to create a unique and flavorful summer salad.

**5. Authentic Greek Dressing:** Make your own homemade Greek dressing to drizzle over your salad. This versatile dressing is made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme. It's perfect for salads, marinades, or as a dipping sauce.

**6. Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:** For a healthy and protein-packed lunch or dinner, try this Mediterranean quinoa salad. Quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing come together for a nutritious and flavorful bowl.

With these additional recipes, you can create a complete Greek-inspired meal that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD



Traditional Greek Salad image

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

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE



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Simple traditional Greek Salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, olives and creamy feta cheese.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red onion
4 Medium juicy tomatoes
1 English cucumber (hot house cucumber) (partially peeled making a striped pattern)
1 green bell pepper (cored)
Greek pitted Kalamata olives (a handful to your liking)
kosher salt (a pinch)
4 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Blocks of Greek feta cheese (do not crumble the feta, leave it in large pieces)
1/2 tbsp dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
  • Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
  • Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
  • Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
  • Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
  • Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
  • Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
  • Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 kcal, Sodium 2.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



Classic Greek Salad image

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.

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD



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The only thing I was determined to do after having had several traditional Greek salads while in Greece was to recreate it. They look so much more simpler than those served in some restaurants in England. The recreation is a success and is similar to the ones we had in Greece. It is absolutely delicious. Definitely a recommendation from me. Don't believe me? Try it!

Provided by yellowDough

Categories     Greek

Time 8m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -4 beef tomatoes, depending on size
2 red onions, sliced into semi-rings
1 cucumber, thick quarts
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 -10 black olives
200 g feta cheese, cut into slabs
oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the vegetables. Wash them thoroughly. Cut them, illustrated (below).
  • Pour in olive oil, olives and lemon juice. Mix well with salad. If you like, sprinkle a pinch of salt inches.
  • Dish out.
  • Place feta slabs on salad or on the side.
  • Sprinkle some oregano on the feta cheese (mmhh!).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1008.2, Fat 95, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 89, Sodium 1226, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 14.9, Protein 17.4

GREEK SALAD DRESSING



Greek Salad Dressing image

Homemade Greek salad dressing doesn't get much easier. If you don't have lemon juice on hand, replace it with additional vinegar. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh vegetables. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be crisp-tender, not mushy.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will add a delicious flavor to your salad.
  • Season the salad to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Traditional 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. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give traditional Greek salad a try!

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