I love a good green salad – mixed greens, romaine, and kale are some of my favorite starting points for fresh, healthy meals. But summer is a time when all vegetables are at their peak. Sweet, juicy tomatoes, snappy bell peppers, and crisp cucumbers abound. This Greek salad recipe showcases these veggies, without any greens to get in the way.
And the best past? Because the vegetables are in their prime, this Greek salad recipe is flavorful and refreshing with just a few ingredients. You only need 7 ingredients + an easy homemade Greek salad dressing to make it! It’s been a hit at our family gatherings over the last few weeks – my mom even added it to her regular recipe rotation. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Greek Salad Serving Suggestions
Because this salad doesn’t have any tender greens, it’s a good one to make ahead for gatherings. If I’m prepping it ahead, I like to save a few fresh mint leaves to add right before serving. It’s also an excellent dinner side. Enjoy it with a summer pizza like this one or this one, pesto pasta, roasted vegetable pasta, or a big veggie lasagna.
If you want to vary this salad recipe, try using use a mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, adding some fresh oregano or parsley, or stirring in cooked or roasted chickpeas to make it a full meal. To make it vegan, skip the cheese and add 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas and 1 tablespoon capers in its place.
My Greek Salad Dressing
I toss the veggies, olives, and feta cheese in an easy homemade Greek salad dressing. With just 5 ingredients + salt and pepper, it’s super simple to whisk together, and it gives this easy Greek salad recipe a bright, zingy flavor. It’s a simple mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and dried oregano.
In addition to using them in the dressing, I like to sprinkle my salad with generous pinches of oregano and black pepper for a fresh, peppery garnish.
Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/2 cup green olives
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prep the Vegetables: Chop the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. 🥒🍅🧅
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, green olives, and crumbled feta cheese. 🌟🧀
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. 🍋🌿
Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. 🥗✨
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top of the salad. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Classic Greek Salad!