Best 9 Greek Salad With Mint Recipes

Welcome to a culinary journey that will introduce you to the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean. In this article, we will embark on a quest to discover the best recipe for a classic Greek salad infused with the aromatic essence of fresh mint. Let's explore the secrets behind this delectable dish and uncover the perfect combination of ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK SALAD WITH MINT

Greek Salad With Mint image

Make and share this Greek Salad With Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups romaine lettuce hearts
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup of fresh mint
2 teaspoons feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup baked pita chips, roughly broken

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together olives, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and ground pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients, and toss well.

MINTY GREEK SALAD

Minty Greek Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
24 grape tomatoes, halved
16 pitted black olives, such as kalamata
16 pitted green olives
1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables. Garnish with the mint.

GREEK SALAD WITH MINT

Greek Salad with Mint image

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tbsp pitted and halved Kalamata olives 30 mL
2 tbsp olive oil 30 mL
1 tbsp red wine vinegar 15 mL
1 tsp minced garlic 5 mL
1/2 tsp pepper 2 mL
4 cups chopped Romaine hearts 1 L
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 250 mL
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced 0
1/4 cup fresh mint 60 mL
2 tbsp feta, crumbled 30 mL
1/4 cup roughly broken Sea Salt Baked Pita Chips 60 mL

Steps:

In large bowl, whisk together olives, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Let stand 10 min. for flavours to combine. Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, mint, feta and pita chips. Toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2, Carbohydrate 7, Protein 2, Cholesterol 5, Fiber 2, Sodium 115

GRILLED CHICKEN, RED ONION, AND MINT KEBABS WITH GREEK SALAD

Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, and Mint Kebabs with Greek Salad image

Categories Chicken Onion Marinate Mint Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch fresh mint
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 12-inch metal skewers
Greek Salad

Steps:

Mix chicken, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion, and mint leaves on skewers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until chicken is just cooked through, turning and basting occasionally with oil-lemon mixture, about 9 minutes. Serve Greek Salad alongside.

GREEK SALAD

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This salad is my mother's favorite. She usually serves it with one of her rice dishes. The fresh mint leaves add great flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups torn romaine
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2/3 cup pitted ripe olives
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, onion, feta cheese and olives., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK CHICKEN SALAD WITH MINT VINAIGRETTE

Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Vinaigrette image

Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato, cucumber and more collaborate in this refreshing toss-together treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, if desired
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
6 cups bite-size pieces assorted salad greens
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
12 kalamata or pitted ripe olives

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.
In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients. Add vinaigrette; toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Mint image

This is a refreshing summer salad. Perfect for a picnic or barbeque. I usually serve it with a spicy flank steak and potatoes.

Provided by TOOS64

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
⅔ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix in cucumbers, and marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Gently toss tomatoes, onion, mint, and olive oil with the marinated cucumbers. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 394.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

GREEK SALAD

Greek Salad image

A Greek Salad is a terrific accompaniment for kebabs.

Categories Salad Leafy Green Olive Tomato Feta Cucumber Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 pound tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 cups diced seeded peeled cucumber (from about 1 large)
1 cup diced red bell pepper (from about 1 large)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

Toss first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gently mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

LAYERED GREEK SALAD WITH CREAMY MINT DRESSING

Layered Greek Salad With Creamy Mint Dressing image

Best to use homegrown tomatoes when in season. I prefer goat's milk feta, but cow's milk feta will be ok, too.

Provided by Parsley

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup lowfat Greek yogurt
2 ounces goat milk feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 English seedless cucumbers, sliced
4 ounces kalamta olives, pitted and sliced (black olives will do)
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
crumled feta, for garnish
extra chopped mint, for garnish

Steps:

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. Chill.
On a large platter, or individual salad plates, layer tomato slices, onion slices, cucumber slices and olive slices.
Sprinkle with the coarse ground black pepper.
Drizzle with the chilled dressing.
Garnish with extra crumbled feta and mint leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 545.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.9

Tips:

Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to a great Greek salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy.
Choose a good quality feta cheese. Feta cheese is a key ingredient in Greek salad, so it's important to choose a good one. Look for feta that is creamy and crumbly, with a slightly salty flavor.
Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as mint and oregano, add a lot of flavor to Greek salad. If you can, use fresh herbs from your garden or a local farmers market.
Don't overdress the salad. Greek salad is a simple dish, so it's important not to overdress it. A light vinaigrette dressing is all you need.
Let the salad marinate for a bit before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Greek salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give Greek salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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