🧾 Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups cucumber, chopped large
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional but traditional)
The Good Stuff
- 1 cup feta cheese, cubed (not crumbled = better texture)
- 3/4 cup olives (Kalamata or mixed olives)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 small garlic clove, grated (optional but amazing)
🔪 Step 1 – Chop Everything Big
Greek salad is rustic, not tiny diced.
Cut:
- cucumbers chunky
- tomatoes big pieces
- onions thin slices
- feta cubes
Bigger pieces = juicier bites + authentic style
🥣 Step 2 – Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl whisk:
- olive oil
- lemon/vinegar
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
Taste it.
It should be bright, slightly salty, and herby.
If it tastes flat → add more lemon or salt.
🥗 Step 3 – Toss the Salad
In a big bowl add:
- veggies
- olives
- feta
Pour dressing over.
Toss gently.
Don’t smash the feta.
You want nice creamy chunks.
❄️ Step 4 – Chill (Optional but Better)
Let sit 15–20 minutes.
This lets:
✔ onions soften
✔ flavors blend
✔ veggies marinate
Totally worth it.
🍽️ Step 5 – Serve
Finish with:
- extra olive oil drizzle
- pinch oregano
- cracked pepper
Serve cold.
And yeah… you’ll probably eat half straight from the bowl 😂
😍 What It Tastes Like
Fresh
Crunchy
Juicy
Salty
Tangy
Creamy
Herby
It’s the perfect balance of everything.
Every bite hits different textures:
Crunch + soft + creamy + juicy
Super satisfying.
💡 Pro Tips (Major Upgrades)
1. Use block feta, not pre-crumbled
Creamier + fresher taste
2. Salt tomatoes first
Draws out flavor
3. High quality olive oil matters
Cheap oil = flat flavor
4. Add dressing right before serving
Keeps veggies crisp
5. Slice onions thin + soak in water 5 min
Removes harsh bite
🔥 Fun Variations
Protein Bowl
Add grilled chicken or tuna
Chickpea Version
Add chickpeas for extra fiber
Pasta Greek Salad
Mix with cooked pasta
Avocado Twist
Add diced avocado
Spicy
Add chili flakes or pepperoncini
🥡 Storage
Fridge:
2 days max
After that it gets watery.
Best eaten fresh same day.
🥗 Perfect With
✔ Grilled chicken
✔ Kebabs
✔ Fish
✔ Sandwiches
✔ BBQ
✔ Rice
✔ Or just alone
It goes with EVERYTHING.
❤️ Final Thoughts
This is one of those recipes that proves:
Simple food > complicated food.
No cooking.
No heavy sauces.
Just fresh ingredients doing their thing.