This Greek Salad is vibrant and refreshing, all tossed in fresh lemon juice with a touch of salt and pepper. It’s perfect as a light meal or side to any dinner dish
Ingredients
- 3/4 cucumber sliced as pictured
- Half a punnet of plum tomatoes sliced in half lengthways
- 1 red onion sliced
- Handful of kalamata olives
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Feta crumbled to taste
Instructions For Greek Salad
- Slice 3/4 of a cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- Halve the plum tomatoes lengthways.
- Slice the red onion thinly to balance its flavour.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, red onion, and a handful of Kalamata olives.
- Drizzle the juice of one lemon over the vegetables. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad to your taste. Adjust the amount depending on how much you enjoy feta’s tangy flavour.
- Lightly toss the salad again to distribute the feta and seasoning. Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.
Enjoy your vibrant and refreshing Greek salad!
Top Tips for the Perfect Greek Salad
- Balance the Lemon Juice by tasting the salad after adding lemon juice; adjust with a little olive oil or more seasoning if it feels too tangy.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes after mixing.
- Olives: For the best results, use whole Kalamata olives and pit them yourself for a fresher flavour.
Greek Salad
This Greek Salad is vibrant and refreshing, all tossed in fresh lemon juice with a touch of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- ¾ Cucumber sliced
- ½ Punnet of Plum Tomatoes sliced In half, lengthways
- 1 Red Onion sliced
- Handful Kalamata Olives
- 1 Juice of lemon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1½ tsp Oregano
- Feta Crumbled to Taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:Slice 3/4 of a cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.Halve the plum tomatoes lengthways. Slice the red onion thinly to balance its flavour.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumber, halved tomatoes, red onion, and a handful of Kalamata olives.
- Season the Salad: Drizzle the juice of one lemon over the vegetables. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add the Feta: Crumble feta cheese over the salad to your taste. Adjust the amount depending on how much you enjoy feta's tangy flavor.
- Mix and Serve: Lightly toss the salad again to distribute the feta and seasoning. Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal.
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