Description
A fresh, vibrant Classic Greek Salad bursting with cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta, all tied together with olive oil and oregano. Perfect as a side or light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 block (about 6 oz) feta cheese in brine, cut into cubes
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare all vegetables. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Chop romaine if using.
- In a large bowl, layer romaine (optional), tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the olives and top with cubed feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently if needed, or serve as is for a traditional look.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving for best flavor.