Greek Salad

Greek Salad is the epitome of simple yet flavorful cuisine. With its vibrant colors and fresh, crisp textures, it’s more than just a salad—it’s a celebration of Mediterranean flavors that transport you straight to the sunny shores of Greece. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or enjoying it as a light, refreshing meal, Greek Salad is a must-have in any kitchen repertoire.

One of the best things about Greek Salad is its versatility. It’s a great side for a casual family dinner or an ideal dish to bring to a picnic or barbecue. It adds color, flavor, and a refreshing contrast to heavier dishes. Plus, it’s quick to make and can easily be adjusted to fit your preferences—whether you like your salad extra tangy, or with a more subtle, savory touch. I like to add nuts and seeds to mine for an extra crunch. Serving it with a tangy dressing consisting of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, dried oregano and salt and pepper. Pairs really well with my Lemon Pepper Crispy Chicken Cutlets.

Greek Salad continues to be a popular choice worldwide, beloved for its simplicity, flavor, and health benefits. So why not give this yummy salad a go.

Greek Salad

Recipe by wildfoodjourneyCourse: SidesCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calorieskcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups Spinach leaves

• 1 small cucumber, chopped

• 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced in half

• 150g feta cheese, cut into squares or crumbled

• 1 tablespoon of each – pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts

• DRESSING

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

• Start by cutting your cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives and feta.
• In a large bowl combine your spinach leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, seeds and nuts. Toss together to mix.
• In a small bowl mix all your dressing ingredients together and mix until well combined. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy, and tangy Greek salad.