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The Best Greek Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing Greek salad that celebrates fresh vegetables and the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Start by washing all of your fresh veggies—the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.
  2. Dice the cucumber: Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Halve the tomatoes: Cut your grape tomatoes in half.
  4. Dice the bell pepper: Slice the green bell pepper into small squares.
  5. Slice the onions: Thinly slice your red onion.
  6. Toss in olives and feta: Add in your halved Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Make the dressing: Combine the red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  8. Combine and dress the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the chopped veggies and drizzle the dressing over the top.
  9. Taste and adjust: Before serving, take a moment to taste your creation.
  10. Chill and serve: Let your Greek salad sit for about 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional proteins or herbs to suit your taste.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Mediterranean, healthy salad, fresh vegetables, recipe