Refreshing Greek Vegetable Salad
This vibrant Greek vegetable salad is perfect for summer gatherings, featuring fresh veggies, olives, feta, and a zesty homemade dressing.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- 1 English cucumber, cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces feta cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano, more for sprinkling
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad Base
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 1 |
English cucumber |
Cut lengthwise, seeded, and sliced ¼-inch thick |
|
| 1 |
Green bell pepper |
Chopped into 1-inch pieces |
|
| 2 cups |
Cherry tomatoes |
Halved |
|
| 5 ounces |
Feta cheese |
Cut into ½ inch cubes |
|
| ⅓ cup |
Red onion |
Thinly sliced |
|
| ⅓ cup |
Kalamata olives |
Pitted |
|
| ⅓ cup |
Fresh mint leaves |
|
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
On a large platter, arrange the cucumber, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onions, and olives.
Greek Dressing
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| ¼ cup |
Extra-virgin olive oil |
|
|
| 3 tablespoons |
Red wine vinegar |
|
|
| 1 clove |
Garlic |
Minced |
|
| ½ teaspoon |
Dried oregano |
More for sprinkling |
|
| ¼ teaspoon |
Dijon mustard |
|
|
| ¼ teaspoon |
Sea salt |
|
|
| To taste |
Black pepper |
Freshly ground |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper. (Tips: Ensure the ingredients are well blended for a consistent flavor.)
Final Assembly
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| A few pinches |
Dried oregano |
For sprinkling |
|
| A few leaves |
Fresh mint leaves |
Added before serving |
|
Instructions
-
Step 1:
Drizzle the arranged vegetables and feta with the dressing and gently toss. (Tips: Handle ingredients carefully to avoid crushing them.)
-
Step 2:
Sprinkle with generous pinches of oregano and top with the mint leaves before serving. (Tips: Add mint just before serving for maximum freshness.)
Additional Information
Notes: Feta in brine is recommended for optimal flavor and texture. Store salad without mint for a few days in the fridge.
