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Easy Authentic Greek Side Salad

A refreshing and crisp traditional Greek salad made with fresh vegetables, salty feta, and a tangy oregano vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Small whisking bowl
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Place the chopped Romaine lettuce in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  3. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
  6. Toss gently with salad tongs to coat.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Store dressing separately from the salad in an airtight container to keep lettuce crisp. Best if allowed to sit for 5 minutes after dressing before serving.