By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 8, 2020
This Traditional Greek Salad is healthy, delicious and so easy to make! Cucumbers, feta, olives and other goodies are drizzled in a light Greek salad dressing. Simple, fresh and delicious!
Greek Salad Recipe
Some recipes stand the test of time for a reason, they are delicious! This Traditional Greek Salad is so bright and joyful, it’s a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite!
Creamy feta, salty kalamata olives, crunchy onions and juicy tomatoes are anointed with a herby, citrus Greek dressing. Have it as a hearty side or satisfying main!
Why you’ll love this Greek Salad Recipe:
- Packed with Mediterranean flavor! This greek salad is loaded with fresh and vibrant ingredients – sunshine in a bowl!
- A delicious Greek salad dressing. A simple, light and velvety dressing made with oregano, lemon and olive oil.
- Healthy. The dressing is light, the veggies are packed with goodness. It’s a hearty salad that’ll make you feel good!
This is a delicious, healthy summer salad that works as a main dish, appetizer, or side!
How to make this Traditional Greek Salad
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- Make the dressing. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep the salad. Chop your veggies, then toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.
- Mix. Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir. Then add the feta.
Can I make this ahead of time?
I would not recommend making this too far ahead. It will stay nice for a couple of hours if kept in the fridge.
If you really want to make it the day before, prepare everything but don´t add the dressing and the feta. Put these on right before serving. I think it tastes better fresh.
This is one of my favorite potluck salads , so I just bring the dressing in a separate container and finish it up to serve.
Can I change the ratio of the ingredients?
Sure! If you love feta cheese for example feel free to add more. Use more cucumbers and less tomatoes if you want – I think this ratio is really good though.
Too many cucumbers might water down the taste, since they are less aromatic than bell peppers or tomatoes.
Is Greek Salad Healthy?
Greek salad is low-calorie and nutrient-dense, it provides you with a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and iron. It also contains phytonutrients and antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits.
Feta cheese, when compared to other cheese, is lower in calories and fat. It also contains a high amount of B vitamins, phosphorus and calcium.
Tips!
- Double the ingredients to feed around 12-14 people as a side dish.
- This is a salad that really lets these simple ingredients shine. So, the better quality your ingredients have the better your salad will be.
- You can top with a sprinkle of oregano or mint.
- A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta not crumbled ( if you’re a feat fan, it’s far more satisfying that way!).
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
Try serving this with greek chicken , or with a bowl of gazpacho and some focaccia for a simple lunch!
Moresalad recipesto try:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Quinoa Salad
- Cobb Salad
- Green Goddess Salad
- Olive Garden Copycat Salad
- Classic Caprese Salad
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pound cherry tomatoes cut in quarters or halves, depending on the size
- ▢ 1 cucumber peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
- ▢ 1 green bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes (note 1)
- ▢ 1 red bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes
- ▢ 1 red onion cut into rings
- ▢ 1 block feta cheese 8 oz, cut into cubes
- ▢ 1 cup olives note 2
For the dressing:
- ▢ 3 tbsp olive oil
- ▢ 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar white
- ▢ 2 tsp dried oregano
- ▢ juice of half a lemon
- ▢ salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir.
- Mix in the feta cheese.
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like
Becky’s Tips
- Double the ingredients to feed around 12-14 people as a side dish.
- This is a salad that really lets these simple ingredients shine. So, the better quality your ingredients have the better your salad will be.
- You can top with a sprinkle of oregano or mint.
- A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta not crumbled ( if you’re a feat fan, it’s far more satisfying that way!).
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
- You are free to use just one color of bell peppers, traditionally green ones are used. For more color use green and yellow ones.
- Common is the use of kalamata olives, but I used a mix. Use whatever olives you like most
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Best Greek Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes cut in quarters or halves, depending on the size
- 1 cucumber peeled, deseeded and cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes (note 1)
- 1 red bell pepper cut into stripes or cubes
- 1 red onion cut into rings
- 1 block feta cheese 8 oz, cut into cubes
- 1 cup olives note 2
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar white
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- juice of half a lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste
- Toss all ingredients for the salad except for the feta in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over it and give it a stir.
- Mix in the feta cheese.
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like
Notes
- Double the ingredients to feed around 12-14 people as a side dish.
- This is a salad that really lets these simple ingredients shine. So, the better quality your ingredients have the better your salad will be.
- You can top with a sprinkle of oregano or mint.
- A traditional Greek Salad is topped with sliced feta not crumbled ( if you’re a feat fan, it’s far more satisfying that way!).
- Serve with fresh bread or flatbread if you like.
- You are free to use just one color of bell peppers, traditionally green ones are used. For more color use green and yellow ones.
- Common is the use of kalamata olives, but I used a mix. Use whatever olives you like most
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
