Description
A fresh and vibrant Greek salad featuring crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta, all tossed in a homemade herby vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp (16-24 g) chopped fresh oregano
- 1 large clove garlic, minced (or 2 small)
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (75 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
Instructions
- In a small bowl or salad dressing shaker, mix together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped fresh oregano, minced garlic, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside. Note: Dressing is a double batch and stores well in the refrigerator.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and halved Kalamata olives.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or top with grilled marinated chicken for a complete meal.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking, such as omitting the red onion or adding more feta.
- The fresh oregano is essential for authentic flavor.
- For a heartier meal, top with grilled marinated chicken.
- The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Basic
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20