Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives and Feta
Do you know what's the mother of all Greek salads? A simple, rustic peasant dish that tastes like sunshine and happiness? This is *the* Greek salad. It's made with crunchy red onions, briny kalamata olives, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crumbly feta cheese, and fresh parsley. A bright lemony dressing ties it all together, making this salad the perfect summer meal.
The Greek salad is a dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, when it was known as "horiatiki salata", or "village salad". The dish was originally made with simple ingredients that were readily available to peasants, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives. Over time, the salad evolved to include other ingredients, such as feta cheese and parsley. Today, the Greek salad is a popular dish all over the world, and it is often served as a starter or side dish.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of crunchy, briny, and juicy ingredients creates a textural contrast that makes this salad so addictive.
  • The lemony dressing is bright and acidic, which helps to balance out the richness of the feta cheese and olives.
  • The fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness and herbal flavor to the salad.
  • This salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.