Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Start by halving the grape tomatoes and placing them in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the English cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.
- Proceed to slice the red and yellow bell peppers into similar-sized pieces, and add them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and dice the feta cheese, incorporating them into the mixture.
- Finally, slice the Kalamata olives (also known as Greek olives) and add them to the bowl as well.
- Create the Dressing:
- In another mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk the ingredients together vigorously until they are well combined and emulsified.
- Bring It All Together:
- Pour the homemade dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
- Using salad tongs or two large spoons, gently toss the salad, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Continue tossing until the flavors meld together and the ingredients are incorporated.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Your vibrant and delicious Greek salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
- Sprinkle some additional freshly ground black pepper on top, if desired.
- Serve the salad as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch option.
- Buen provecho! Enjoy your homemade Greek salad, and thank you for following our recipe.
- Conclusion:
- We hope you've enjoyed creating this vibrant and flavorful Greek Salad with us. The combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and the zesty homemade dressing is truly a match made in culinary heaven. It's the perfect dish to satisfy your craving for a light, refreshing, and wholesome meal. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to sharing more delicious recipes with you in the future. See you next time!
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Notes
Pro Tips:
Always salt your cucumber slices and let them drain for 15 minutes before adding to the salad. This draws out excess water that would otherwise dilute your dressing and make the whole salad soggy within an hour. Buy your feta in blocks, never pre-crumbled. Block feta stays creamy and tangy while pre-crumbled versions are often dried out with anti-caking agents. Plus, those irregular hand-torn chunks look more authentic and hold onto the olive oil better. I learned this from making hundreds of these salads: add your olive oil first, then the vinegar. The oil coats the vegetables and prevents the acid from breaking them down too quickly, keeping everything crisp longer. Use the ripest tomatoes you can find, but if they're super juicy, cut them into larger chunks rather than thin slices. The bigger pieces hold their structure better and won't turn your beautiful salad into tomato soup. Storage & Meal Prep:
Greek salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The vegetables may become slightly softer, and the flavors may intensify over time.
Always salt your cucumber slices and let them drain for 15 minutes before adding to the salad. This draws out excess water that would otherwise dilute your dressing and make the whole salad soggy within an hour. Buy your feta in blocks, never pre-crumbled. Block feta stays creamy and tangy while pre-crumbled versions are often dried out with anti-caking agents. Plus, those irregular hand-torn chunks look more authentic and hold onto the olive oil better. I learned this from making hundreds of these salads: add your olive oil first, then the vinegar. The oil coats the vegetables and prevents the acid from breaking them down too quickly, keeping everything crisp longer. Use the ripest tomatoes you can find, but if they're super juicy, cut them into larger chunks rather than thin slices. The bigger pieces hold their structure better and won't turn your beautiful salad into tomato soup. Storage & Meal Prep:
Greek salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The vegetables may become slightly softer, and the flavors may intensify over time.