Greek Salad Kalamata Feta (Printable)

Bright mix of tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and feta dressed with olive oil and herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
02 - 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced

→ Cheese

05 - 5 oz feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

→ Olives

06 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted

→ Dressing

07 - 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh oregano leaves (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
02 - Incorporate the pitted Kalamata olives and gently toss to mix evenly.
03 - Layer the salad with feta cheese cubes or crumbles on top.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Garnish with fresh oregano leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, which means you can have something fresh and satisfying without heating up the kitchen.
  • The sharp feta and briny olives create a depth that feels restaurant-quality but tastes like home.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can enjoy it without worrying.
02 -
  • Assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible—the vegetables will weep if left sitting dressed for more than a few minutes, and you'll lose that crisp, refreshing quality that makes it worthwhile.
  • The temperature of your vegetables matters; a chilled cucumber and tomato make the whole experience feel lighter and more summery than room-temperature ones.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl and plates for ten minutes before assembling—cold ceramics keep the salad at that perfect refreshing temperature longer.
  • If you must dress the salad in advance, keep the dressing separate and toss everything together just before serving to preserve the vegetables' crisp texture.

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