Description
A fresh, fast, and satisfying Greek salad featuring crisp veggies and a bright lemon oregano dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, sliced (about 300g / 10.5 oz)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved (about 225g / 8 oz)
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 75g / 2.6 oz)
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (about 75g / 2.6 oz)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (115g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80ml / 2.7 fl oz)
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (60ml / 2 fl oz)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (15ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar.
- Drain onions and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and kalamata olives.
- Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the veggies and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and gently toss again to distribute.
- Taste and add remaining dressing if desired.
- Serve immediately for best freshness and crispness.
Notes
Soak red onions in cold water to mellow sharpness. Salt cucumbers lightly and let sit 5 minutes before assembling to keep salad crisp. Make dressing ahead and store separately for up to 3 days. Keep veggies and dressing separate if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess. Use fresh oregano for best flavor; if using dried, add it to dressing 10 minutes before tossing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Greek salad, lemon oregano dressing, fresh salad, quick salad, healthy dinner, weeknight recipe, Mediterranean