Best 6 Garlicky Greek Salad Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a traditional Greek salad while adding an extra kick of garlicky goodness? If so, then you've come to the right place! This informative article will provide you with the best recipe to create a delightful garlicky Greek salad sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

GREEK SALAD

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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

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

Ingredients

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.

GARLICKY GREEK SALAD

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Provided by Dona Kuryanowicz

Categories Salad Garlic Leafy Green Olive Tomato No-Cook Vegetarian Lunch Feta Cucumber Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 large head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pitted black olives (preferably brine-cured), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewhisk before using.)
Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and olives in bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

GREEK SALAD

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While diner-style Greek salads made with chopped romaine, crumbled feta and often grilled chicken have become ubiquitous in American restaurants, a traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a simpler affair. An assembled salad of large-diced vegetables with Kalamata olives and sometimes capers, this salad has no greens at all, and the feta is served sliced on top of the salad rather than crumbled and tossed into it. A traditional Greek salad is dressed lightly with olive oil and red wine vinegar; this recipe adds garlic and oregano. To make the salad into a satisfying vegetarian main course, throw in a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, grated or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound ripe red tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges (2 or 3 tomatoes)
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 green bell pepper, cored, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3/4 cup Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 medium yellow or red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
8 ounces Greek feta cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

In a bowl or small glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, then set aside.
Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper in a large shallow serving bowl. Scatter the olives, capers and onions on top, then drizzle about half the dressing evenly over the salad.
Place the slices of feta on top of the salad and drizzle with additional dressing to taste. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

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Homemade Greek salad dressing doesn't get much easier. If you don't have lemon juice on hand, replace it with additional vinegar. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your Greek salad. Choose fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Avoid using any ingredients that are bruised or wilted.
Cut your vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and make your salad look more appealing.
Don't overdress your salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
Let your salad marinate: Marinating the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop.
Serve your salad chilled: A chilled Greek salad is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.

Conclusion:

A Greek salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and salty feta cheese, a Greek salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the Mediterranean diet.