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Fresh Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Zesty Dressing

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A quick and easy fresh Greek salad featuring crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a homemade zesty dressing perfect for summer gatherings and light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and diced (about 3 cups/450g)
  • 3 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups/300g)
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 fresh lemons (about ¼ cup/60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Seed and dice cucumbers, chop tomatoes, thinly slice bell pepper and red onion. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified and silky.
  3. In a large bowl, toss cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives together.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Crumble feta cheese over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss gently again, being careful not to break up the feta too much.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Transfer salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

For crispiest bell pepper and onion, slice just before serving. Prep veggies ahead but add dressing last minute to avoid sogginess. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. For dairy-free, omit feta or use vegan cheese alternative. Optional crushed red pepper flakes add mild heat.

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Keywords: Greek salad, fresh salad, homemade dressing, summer salad, healthy salad, feta cheese, Mediterranean

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