Refreshing Greek Salad with Olives and Feta
This refreshing Greek salad is a perfect summer dish. It's light, healthy, and packed with flavor. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives is classic, and the feta cheese adds a creamy richness. The olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing is simple but flavorful, and the oregano adds a touch of herbaceousness. This salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
The Greek salad has a long and storied history, dating back to the ancient Greeks. The earliest known recipe for a Greek salad appears in the cookbook of Archestratus, a Greek poet who lived in the 4th century BC. Archestratus's recipe calls for a combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives, dressed with olive oil and vinegar. This basic recipe has remained largely unchanged over the centuries, and it is still the most popular way to make a Greek salad today.
Refreshing Greek Salad with Olives and Feta Refreshing Greek Salad with Olives and Feta Refreshing Greek Salad with Olives and Feta Refreshing Greek Salad with Olives and Feta
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Roma tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Red onion
  • Kalamata olives
  • Feta cheese (optional)
  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Oregano
Instructions
  1. Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad (if using).
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste.
  6. Sprinkle with oregano.
  7. Toss to combine.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Why It Works
  • The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives is a classic for a reason. These ingredients are all complementary in flavor, and they create a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying.
  • The feta cheese adds a creamy richness to the salad. It also helps to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar.
  • The olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing is simple but flavorful. The olive oil adds a richness to the salad, while the red wine vinegar adds a touch of acidity.
  • The oregano adds a touch of herbaceousness to the salad. It also helps to brighten up the flavors of the other ingredients.