The Perfect Greek Salad
- Young Stoneyyy
- Aug 17, 2023
- 1 min read
A Greek salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that highlights the flavors of fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Here's a recipe for the perfect Greek salad using extra virgin olive oil:
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Chalkidiki olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
For the Dressing:
2/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large salad bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped bell pepper, and halved Chalkidiki olives.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables in the salad bowl. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
Add Feta and Fresh Herbs:
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
Add the chopped fresh parsley and oregano leaves.
Final Touches:
Give the salad one final gentle toss to combine all the ingredients and flavors.
Serve:
Divide the Greek salad among individual serving plates or bowls.
Optionally, drizzle a little more extra virgin olive oil over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy:
Serve the Greek salad as a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light main course. It pairs well with grilled meats, fish, or pita bread.
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