Greek salad with olives and feta
Taste the Mediterranean with this easy greek salad prepared with cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
 | 8-10 cherry tomatoes |
 | 5 oz bag of mixed greens – you can use any sort of greens like romain lettuce, arugula, mâche, frisée, chicory, baby spinach, etc. |
 | (Optional) 1/2 red onion or sweet onion, chopped |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar |
 | 1 tablespoon of olive oil |
 | 200 g (3/4 cup) of feta cheese |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this Greek salad
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Chop the feta, cherry tomatoes, and optional red onion into small pieces.
- Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl, then top with the chopped ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately.
This is nothing like a delicious Greek Salad with olives and feta to bring on the feeling of being on the Mediterranean. Adding the tangy taste of olives with the creamy and salty flavor of feta cheese, you have a salad that is truly irresistible.
One of the things that makes Greek Salad so appealing is its simplicity. The crisp greens, sweet tomatoes and tart onions, are a perfect balance to the rich red wine vinaigrette, without a lot of fuss.
You can serve it as a main dish for a light lunch, or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. It is a wonderful guilt-free option for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.
It is also a crowd-pleaser, whether you’re feeding a group of friends at a summer bbq, or just looking for a light salad at lunch or dinner.
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Greek salad with olives and feta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 oz bag of mixed greens
- 8-10 chopped cherry tomatoes
- 200 g of feta cheese (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil and red wine vinegar, along with the salt and pepper.
- Chop the feta, cherry tomatoes, and optional red onion into small pieces.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens with all the ingredients including the dressing.
- Toss the salad to make sure that the dressing coats evenly.
- Serve when ready.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This greek salad with olives and feta can be served with a dish like this calamari wrap with tzatziki sauce or this ham and egg pizza.
How to store it?
You can prepare the greek salad and the red wine vinaigrette a few hours in advance, but don’t add the dressing into the salad. The salad will become heavy and wilt with the dressing on top, so it is best to keep them separately.
Keep them separate in the fridge, and when ready to serve remove both from the fridge about 20 minutes in advance so that they get to room temperature. Then add the dressing onto the salad a few minutes before you are ready to serve.
