Greek Salad
An easy and authentic Greek Salad that you can make in minutes.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano plus more for sprinkling the top if desired
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or more
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 large plum tomatoes diced
- 2 large cucumbers diced (peeled if necessary)
- 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 medium shallot thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 24 pitted kalamata olives halved
- 7 ounces feta cheese finely diced or crumbled
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
- 5 ounces butter lettuce leaves torn into bite-size pieces, optional
Instructions
- To make dressing: in a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar and oregano; add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl combine next 7 ingredients (tomatoes through capers).
- Whisk dressing again and pour desired amount over salad; gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with more dried oregano if desired.
- Optional: If desired, divide butter lettuce evenly between 6 individual salad bowls and top with Greek Salad; serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2205IU | Vitamin C: 44.8mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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