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TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE



Traditional Greek Salad Recipe image

Simple traditional Greek Salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, olives and creamy feta cheese.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium red onion
4 Medium juicy tomatoes
1 English cucumber (hot house cucumber) (partially peeled making a striped pattern)
1 green bell pepper (cored)
Greek pitted Kalamata olives (a handful to your liking)
kosher salt (a pinch)
4 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Blocks of Greek feta cheese (do not crumble the feta, leave it in large pieces)
1/2 tbsp dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
  • Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
  • Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
  • Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
  • Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
  • Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
  • Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
  • Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 kcal, Sodium 2.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK GARDEN SALAD



Greek Garden Salad image

In the summer, when my garden vegetables are in abundance, I serve this salad. We eat this pretty blend often. It's handy to make with convenient bottled Italian dressing. But don't put the dressing on too early or the vegetables will get too soggy.-Glenda Parsonage, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Just before serving, add salad dressing and oregano; toss to coat. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK SALAD



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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Categories     Dinner     Salad     Side Dish

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
20 manzanilla olives
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives and feta cheese.
  • To make the dressing, combine all of the dressing ingredients in a container with a lid. Shake for about 2-3 minutes to combine ingredients.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 427 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLUTEN-FREE GARDEN FRESH GREEK SALAD



Gluten-Free Garden Fresh Greek Salad image

Enjoy this tasty salad made using veggies that is ready in 20 minutes - perfect if you love Greek cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce
3/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
  • In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except cheese. Stir in dressing until salad is well coated. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

KITTENCAL'S GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH GREEK-STYLE DRESSING



Kittencal's Greek Garden Salad With Greek-Style Dressing image

All amounts may be adjusted to taste, the dressing amounts will yield just slightly over 1 cup and I strongly suggest to make the dressing in advance even better 24 hours ahead --- serve the salad with crusty bread on the side --- the dressing from my recipe#66596 also works well with this salad

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup olive oil (can use 1/2 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil)
2 -3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
3 teaspoons dried oregano
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, coarsley chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 red onion, sliced (or use 1 green onion, chopped)
1/2-3/4 cup kalamata olive (or similar marinated olives)
Greek salad dressing (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • For the dressing in a bowl combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, feta cheese, onion and black olives.
  • At this point you may chill, before serving add in salad dressing, then season with black pepper and salt.

GREEK GARDEN SALAD



Greek Garden Salad image

A greek salad with greens. It is healthy, tastey and makes a great side or main dish. Easily a hit at BBQs and potlucks. It is great without the greens too.

Provided by Busy Lindsay

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into half rounds
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
12 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup grape tomatoes or 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 cups mixed salad greens, torn
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the beans, olives and all the veggies together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk all salad dressing ingredients together and pour over veggies.
  • Add feta and toss to coat all the ingredients with the dressing and serve
  • To make salad ahead of time: Make the dressing and store in a salad shaker or glass jar in the fridge. Shake dressing mix well just before pouring over salad. Mix chopped cuccumber, onion, olives, bell pepper and beans ahead of time and store in an air tight container in the fridge until ready to serve. When ready to serve add chilled veggies over mixed salad greens, then add tomatoes, cheese and dressing. Tos to coat and servce.

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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