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Simplicity at its finest… this delicious Greek Salad is the perfect summer side dish. Fresh, fragrant but oh-so easy to make. The unmistakable Mediterranean flavours instantly transport us to the sunshine with every mouthful.
As is the case with all the best Mediterranean cuisines, a traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki) is actually very simple, but it’s often the combination and freshness of the ingredients that make it so special.
It’s also the dressing blend, and I’m making my favourite (one I’ve always made), with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and garlic.
After many trips to Greece, I’ve found that the most traditional Greek Salad recipes only ever seem to include dried oregano, although I do like to add fresh mint to mine if I have it, as it adds some extra freshness.
Our dressing here is not only quick and easy, it’s also made with mainly store cupboard ingredients that you can reach for without much prior prep, so it’s a real convenient salad option too.
I love to enjoy this kind of salad as a simple lunch on its own in summer, or as a quick side dish – and always when cooking at BBQ for friends.
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Why you’ll love this Greek Salad recipe
⭐️ Fresh, zingy and delicious
⭐️ No soggy lettuce leaves in sight!
⭐️ Can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish
Greek Salad Ingredients Notes
- For the salad – Tomatoes, red onion, green pepper, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese
- For the dressing – Garlic, dried oregano, fresh mint, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and salt and black pepper
Chopping options
There are two ways to chop up your salad, and two consistencies to choose from.
One that we saw trending on TikTok was the method of chopping our salad into very tiny pieces. If you have the time (or the inclination), go for it. Otherwise, go for the quicker, more traditional way of chunky chopping.
The two methods of chopping is either to use a sharp knife OR buy a salad dicing and slicing gadget like this one, which saves so much time (see the results below).
How to make a Greek Salad
Chopping option 1: Use a salad chopping device to dice all of the ingredients and put them in a bowl.
Chopping option 2: Use a very sharp knife to dice all of the salad ingredients and put them in a bowl.
3. Combine the dressing ingredients together and whisk well.
4. When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and stir well.
Leftovers
In the fridge You can keep this recipe in the fridge for up to 3 days, but try and eat it quickly as it will go soggy.
In the freezer This isn’t suitable for freezing. It would be far too watery and soggy after defrosting.
Top Tips
⭐️ Dress the salad just before serving to avoid the tomatoes and cucumber going soft.
⭐️ A great quality, sharp knife will honestly change your cooking life. This is one of my favourites that I use. The difference when cutting ripe tomatoes is unbelievable.
⭐️ When it comes to a chopper, this one is my favourite and is a salad gamechanger!
⭐️ Adjust the ratio of vinegar to olive oil to suit your own taste.
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FAQs
No, there’s no lettuce in a traditional Greek Salad recipe. Of course, you can add it if you fancy, but be sure to only stir through at the last minute to avoid the dressing making the lettuce soggy.
A portion of Greek Salad is packed with heaps of vegetables (and fruit = tomatoes, as my children would remind me!)
You can reduce the amount of extra virgin olive oil and feta used if you want to reduce the fat intake, but it’s all good stuff.
Let me know how you got on and what you thought of these recipes. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below.
Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
Greek Salad {Easiest Ever Recipe}
Ingredients
For the Greek Salad:
- 400 g Tomatoes, Chopped into bitesize pieces
- 1 Red onion, Chopped into thin pieces
- 1 Green pepper, Chopped into bitesize pieces
- Half Cucumber, Chopped into bitesize pieces
- 100 g Black olives, Drained
- 200 g Feta cheese
For the dressing:
- 1 Clove Garlic, Peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 20 g Fresh mint, Finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put all of the salad ingredients together in a shallow bowl.
- Combine the dressing ingredients together and whisk well.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and stir well.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Looks really good can,t wait to try
I made this salad last night for a bring and share supper. It was so easy make and was absolutely delicious. It was a perfect dish to share. I will definitely make this again!