Classic Greek Salad

🥗 Classic Greek Salad – A Refreshing Taste of Greece!

This classic Greek salad is a vibrant, fresh, and easy-to-make dish packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese. It’s perfect as a light meal, side dish, or appetizer!

✨ Looking for more Mediterranean recipes? Try this Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

🍅 Ingredients:

• 2 cups cucumber, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (Try them in this** fresh salad!**)

• ½ red onion, sliced

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives

• ¼ cup green olives

• ½ cup feta cheese, cubed

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ tsp dried oregano

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables

1. Slice the cucumbers and red onion.

2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

3. Cube the feta cheese.

💡 Want more Mediterranean flavors? Pair this with Homemade Garlic Bread.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and green olives.

2. Add the cubed feta cheese.

🥖 Looking for a side dish? Try this Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes.

Step 3: Season & Dress the Salad

1. Sprinkle with dried oregano, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.

🥗 For extra flavor, drizzle with Homemade Olive Oil Dressing.

Step 4: Toss & Serve

1. Gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

🔥 Want more crunch? Add toasted pita chips or nuts!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

✅ Pair with Grilled Chicken Souvlaki for a full Mediterranean meal.

✅ Serve with Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs for extra protein.

✅ Enjoy as a side to Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl.

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Greek Salad:

✔ Use high-quality feta cheese for the best texture and flavor.

✔ For more tanginess, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

✔ Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

⏳ Nutrition & Cooking Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Total Time: 10 minutes

• Servings: 2-4

• Calories: ~250 per serving (varies based on ingredients used)

📌 More Delicious Recipes to Try:

🥒 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad – Light, refreshing, and protein-packed.

🥖 Homemade Pita Bread – Perfect for scooping up the salad!

🍗 Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken – A great pairing for this salad.