on Jul 23, 2024, Updated Jul 31, 2024
Why You’ll Love Authentic Greek Salad
So often the simplest, purest ingredients are the best. And this Authentic Greek Salad is the perfect way to highlight the bounty of ☀️ summer. This recipe will be your go-to salad during the hot summer. The prep is really minimal, just a few minutes to slice the vegetables and whisk together the dressing — and feel free to embrace the rustic style of the dish by slicing and dicing however you feel. It’s casual but elegant and the simple, 🌿 herby dressing brings it all together. Serve this as a simple weeknight side dish or family-style on a beautiful platter for guests.
How to Prepare Authentic Greek Salad
🍅 Use a sharp knife to slice or dice the fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion. 🫒 Add all the cut vegetables to a large bowl and then add the kalamata olives. 🧂 Season to taste with salt, dry oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, and then toss well. 🧀 Add two chunks of feta cheese on top of the salad. 😋 Finally, add an extra drizzle of oil on top and enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions for Authentic Greek Salad
Best Served With
Serve this beautiful Authentic Greek Salad with a pile of warm, fresh 🫓 pitas. This salad is perfect as a side dish for a Greek-inspired main dish, such as lamb skewers, my Chicken Souvlaki Skewers or Greek Chicken Gyros. If you want to recreate the Greek seaside 🌊 vibes, serve this alongside seafood, such as Branzino or Seafood Salad. You can’t go wrong pairing this with Greek Potatoes with Feta or Greek Lemon Potatoes.
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