If you enjoy fresh, flavorful salads, chances are you’ve had a Greek salad. Many people adore this classic dish, considering it a staple of Greek cuisine.
Description
The Greek Salad bursts with flavor and color, combining crisp lettuce leaves, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy red onions, and briny Kalamata olives. It's topped with crumbled feta cheese, adding a creamy and salty dimension to each bite. The salad is typically dressed with a zesty vinaigrette made from olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, enhancing the fresh and Mediterranean flavors. It offers a delicious taste of Greece that is both satisfying and nutritious.
Before we dive into the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need to create a delicious Greek salad.
Main Ingredient
For the Dressing
Instructions
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Preparing the Salad
Wash the endive and lettuce thoroughly, drain well and dry gently with kitchen paper towel. Shred the leaves and put them in a large salad bowl.
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Making the Dressing
Wipe the cucumber, pare off alternating strips of the skin and slice the flesh thinly. Cut the tomatoes into small wedges. Add the cucumber slices, tomato wedges, olives, cheese, anchovy fillets, spring onions and capers to the salad bowl
Preparing the cucumber : Peel off strips of skin with a sharp knife, then slice the cucumber thinly.
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Bringing It All Together
Assembling the salad : Add all the ingredients to the bowl before tossing with the dressing.
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing, pour over the salad and toss together until well mixed.
Tips for the Perfect Greek Salad
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- For a creamier dressing, add 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the dressing mixture.
- To make this salad a meal, add grilled chicken or shrimp on top.
- For a more traditional Greek salad, add a few slices of thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of dried oregano on top of the salad.
- If you're not a fan of feta cheese, you can substitute it with goat cheese or leave it out altogether.
- For a more authentic flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried.
- To make this salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and add it right before serving to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 179kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
- Cholesterol 25mg9%
- Sodium 370mg16%
- Protein 5.1g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
With this easy recipe, you can create a delicious Greek salad that will impress your family and friends. Whether you stick to the classic version or try Ina Garten's creamy dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're craving a fresh and flavorful salad, give this Greek salad recipe a try!
