Fresh Greek Salad
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 cups Cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons 🥒
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
- ½ Red onion, thinly sliced into rings 🧅
- ½ cup Kalamata olives & Green olives (pitted) 🫒
- ½ cup Feta cheese, cubed or crumbled 🧀
The Zesty Greek Dressing:
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar or lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp Dried oregano 🌿
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Chop & Prep: Start by slicing your fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. Aim for bite-sized pieces so you get a little of everything in every forkful as seen in the photo! 🥒🍅🧅
- The Briny Bits: Add a generous handful of both black and green olives to the bowl for that authentic Mediterranean tang. 🫒✨
- Feta Goodness: Gently fold in the feta cheese cubes. You want them to stay intact for those beautiful white pops of color! 🧀🤝💎
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and oregano. Shake well until emulsified. 🌪️🍶
- The Final Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper as seen in the close-up! 🥣🎨🤤
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or let it sit for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Onion” Secret: If you find raw red onions too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad to mellow the flavor! 🧅🛡️💎
- Authentic Vibes: For a truly traditional Greek salad (Horiatiki), avoid using lettuce! The stars of the show should be the juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. 🥒🍅🎯
