Authentic Greek Salad with Feta
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 2 tomatoes quartered, or 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
- ½ green pepper cored, seeded, and cut into strips
- 5 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 cup about 6 oz. feta cheese, broken into chunks
- 12 to 16 black Greek olives
- Dressing:
- 2 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ⅓ cup olive oil*
Instructions
- Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Add tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, scallions, feta cheese, and black olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano.
- Slowly add the olive oil, whisking continuously until the dressing is well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve on chilled salad plates.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this refreshing Greek Salad with a light and crisp Assyrtiko or a Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and citrus notes in the wine will complement the vibrant flavors of the salad, making it a perfect match for a delightful dining experience. Cheers!
Nutritional Information
Calories: 275 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 23 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 6 g