Classic Greek Salad

  4.6 – 10 reviews  • Greek Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  2. Kosher salt
  3. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  4. Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
  5. 1 teaspoon honey
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. Freshly ground pepper
  8. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  9. 12 to 14 small vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
  10. 1 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
  11. 5 Persian cucumbers
  12. 1 4-ounce block Greek feta cheese, packed in brine
  13. Fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Add the tomatoes and olives and toss. Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of green peel. Trim the ends, halve lengthwise and slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Drain the red onion, add to the bowl and toss. Drain the feta and slice horizontally into 4 even rectangles. Divide the salad among plates. Top with the feta and oregano; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Photograph by Johnny Miller

Nutrition Facts

Calories 292 calorie
Total Fat 25 grams
Saturated Fat 7 grams
Cholesterol 25 milligrams
Sodium 748 milligrams
Carbohydrates 12 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 6 grams
Sugar 6 grams
Calories 292 calorie
Total Fat 25 grams
Saturated Fat 7 grams
Cholesterol 25 milligrams
Sodium 748 milligrams
Carbohydrates 12 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 6 grams
Sugar 6 grams

Reviews

Jason King
We love this recipe as a side or as a main course! It’s light, fresh, healthy, and filling! When I put this together as a main I’ll add artichokes, stuffed grape leaves, and grilled chicken or pork tenderloin marinated in a similar dressing using za’atar and other fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick dinner on a warm summer evening!
William Vaughn
Yum!  Always love a good Greek salad.  I especially loved the cut of the feta in this recipe.  Added some grilled chicken that I had marinated in Greek dressing for a little extra protein, but I didn’t change the actual recipe at all otherwise.  Easy and delicious. 
Brittany Brady
Delicious
Erica Williams
I love this recipe. I will make this my go-to for Greek style dressing. I saw another recipe where the salad was loaded into a pita and so I will try the salad that way. 
Stacy Watkins
Easy and tasty
Douglas Chen
Was sooo good! Added apple cider vinegar for a little tang
Jennifer Macdonald
I’ve had classic horiatikis before which is what this salad is a Greek village salad but this version is no where near as good as the salads I’ve had before. wont be doing this again soon.
Dennis Wallace
Made this as a side with lamp chops. Turned out great. Everyone had seconds. Quick, easy and so full of flavor.
Fred Bender
Absolutely scrumptious! Unlike “Guest” below, this has all the flavors my husband and I associate with Greece. Dear FN chefs, please keep up the good work.
Robin Bell
delicous and super easy! thank you!!

 

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