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Easy Greek Salad Recipe

Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and briny olives—all dressed in a zesty vinaigrette? That’s the magic of a classic Greek Salad. Known in Greece as Horiatiki, this vibrant, no-lettuce wonder is simplicity at its finest.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 English cucumber sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives halved or whole
  • 4 oz block feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • Dressing:
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Method
 

  1. Chop all salad ingredients and place in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently, or serve undressed for a more traditional feel.
  4. Top with optional protein or avocado for a full meal. Enjoy!
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