Description
A refreshing and vibrant Zesty Greek Salad featuring cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a flavorful olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing with a hint of oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Others
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and cut each one in half to enhance texture and flavor absorption.
- Dice Cucumber: Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Slice Onion: Thinly slice the red onion to add a crisp and slightly pungent element to the salad.
- Prepare Olives: Ensure Kalamata olives are pitted; remove pits if necessary for ease of eating.
- Crumble Feta: Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks to distribute the creamy texture throughout the salad.
- Chop Parsley: Finely chop fresh parsley to add freshness and a burst of color.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, pitted olives, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a zesty dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat all components with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Serve the Zesty Greek Salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors at their peak.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh and ripe cherry tomatoes.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar with lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
- Feel free to chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving for a refreshing cold dish.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste to balance the flavors according to preference.
