Discover the joy of making a Classic Greek Salad! This easy, vibrant dish is perfect for a healthy, refreshing meal or side dish.
Classic Greek Salad
Course: Salad, Side DishCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
0
minutesCalories
250
kcalTotal time
20
minutesDiscover the joy of making a Classic Greek Salad! This easy, vibrant dish is perfect for a healthy, refreshing meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- Salad Base
1 head romaine lettuce rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 cucumber sliced
2 tomatoes chopped
1 cup feta cheese crumbled
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon juice of
- Alternative Ingredients
Vegan feta cheese replaces feta cheese for a dairy-free alternative
Red wine vinegar can replace lemon juice for an acidic variation
Kalamata olives a richer, flavorful alternative to black olives
Directions
- Combine romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, and both bell peppers in a large bowl.
- Add red onion and feta cheese to the salad and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and ground black pepper to prepare the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 2000IU
- Vitamin C: 40mg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 1.2mg
