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Authentic Greek Salad with Homemade Oregano Dressing

Close-up of a fresh greek salad in a white bowl featuring feta cheese cubes, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
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Make this fresh, authentic Greek salad without lettuce. It features crisp vegetables, salty feta, and Kalamata olives tossed in a simple, bright Mediterranean dressing. This recipe is quick to assemble and perfect as a healthy side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted or unpitted
  • 8 ounces good quality feta cheese, cut into thick blocks (not crumbled)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Place all prepared vegetables and the olives into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything lightly.
  4. Add the feta: Arrange the blocks of feta cheese on top of the dressed vegetables. Do not toss the feta, as you want the blocks to remain intact.
  5. Serve immediately: Present the salad directly from the bowl. This fresh Greek salad is best served right after assembly for the crispest texture.

Notes

  • For an authentic experience, avoid using lettuce. The traditional Greek salad (Horiatiki) relies on the quality of the core vegetables.
  • Use high-quality feta cheese packed in brine for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you want a slightly creamier dressing, you can add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing mixture.
  • This salad works well for meal prep if you store the dressing and vegetables separately and combine them just before serving.

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