Best 9 Cooking Classy Greek Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the captivating realm of Greek cuisine, where freshness, vibrant flavors, and culinary heritage intertwine to create a delectable masterpiece: the Greek salad. This iconic dish embodies the essence of Mediterranean simplicity, relying on a symphony of colorful ingredients to deliver a flavor profile that dances on your palate. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for Greek salad, providing insights into the carefully crafted balance of flavors and textures that make this dish a timeless favorite. From the crisp crunch of cucumbers and the tangy bite of tomatoes to the savory embrace of feta cheese and the aromatic kiss of oregano, let's delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Greek salad that celebrates the splendor of Greek cuisine.

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CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 to 14 small vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
1 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
5 Persian cucumbers
1 4-ounce block Greek feta cheese, packed in brine
Fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Add the tomatoes and olives and toss. Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of green peel. Trim the ends, halve lengthwise and slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl with the tomatoes. Drain the red onion, add to the bowl and toss. Drain the feta and slice horizontally into 4 even rectangles. Divide the salad among plates. Top with the feta and oregano; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper. Photograph by Johnny Miller

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings for lunch or 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 large leaves red leaf lettuce, sliced crosswise
1/4 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large dice
1 vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 Kalamata olives
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
  • Combine the lettuce, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, olives and feta in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss until all of the ingredients are well coated. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

EASY GREEK SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 whole ripe tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each, then each wedge cut in half
1 whole (large) cucumber, peeled, cut into fourths lengthwise, and diced into large chunks
1/2 whole red onion, sliced very thin
30 whole pitted kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise, plus 6 olives, chopped fine
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole lemon, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Add the chopped lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber chunks, onion slices, halved olives, half the feta and some parsley to a large bowl.
  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and chopped olives in a bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake together until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings (I almost always add a little more sugar).
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then add some salt and pepper. Toss with tongs or clean hands. Just before serving, top with the remaining feta and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.

GREEK SALAD



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Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a side - easily doubled for main course

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large vine tomatoes, cut into irregular wedges
1 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, then roughly chopped
½ a red onion thinly sliced
16 Kalamata olives
1 tsp dried oregano
85g feta cheese, cut into chunks (barrel matured feta is the best)
4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place 4 large vine tomatoes, cut into wedges, 1 peeled, deseeded and chopped cucumber, ½ a thinly sliced red onion, 16 Kalamata olives, 1 tsp dried oregano, 85g feta cheese chunks and 4 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Lightly season, then serve with crusty bread to mop up all of the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 2.64 milligram of sodium

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD



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This tart and crispy salad complements a variety of entrees, from casseroles and meats to pasta and pizza. "It's one of my favorite dishes," notes Valerie Belley from St. Louis, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
2 medium cucumbers, sliced
3 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 green onions, chopped
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK SALAD I



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This is an incredibly good Greek salad recipe, nice and tangy and even better in the summer when you use fresh vegetables!

Provided by Meesh

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon, juiced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, onion, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 537.8 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

GREEK SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD



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I got this recipe from a short Greek guy who ran a small restaurant at my college that we frequented. I am using the same ingrediants that he used in his salad and the same dressing and I get compliments all the time.

Provided by Chez CC

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
5 green onions, chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
10 pepperoncini peppers
1/4 cup kalamata olive
2 pita bread rounds
1/3 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix the dressing. Mix the salad ingredients and toss with dressing to coat. Serve with toasted pita bread.
  • Optionally, include a cucumber either sliced (I peel leaving stripes of green and then slice, looks pretty). Can substitute pimento stuffed salad olives. For best results use sheep's milk feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2, Fat 50.6, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 3638.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 11.6, Protein 14.5

STANDARD GREEK SALAD



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Salads in Greece don't actually have any lettuce in them, and neither does this salad. It also doesn't have any oil. It's very easy to make, and it's perfect for barbeques, potlucks, and picnics.

Provided by MIKEGINNY

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cucumbers, sliced
5 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives, chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and green olives. Sprinkle with red wine vinegar. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 411.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Choose a good quality feta cheese. Look for a cheese that is creamy and flavorful.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from wilting.
  • Make a big batch of salad and enjoy it throughout the week. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Greek salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Greek salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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