Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing
This Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. The combination of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, crisp red onion, and briny olives creates a medley of textures and flavors that's sure to please every palate. The lemon-oregano dressing adds a refreshing brightness that balances out the richness of the feta and olives. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make, so you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
The origins of this salad can be traced back to the sun-soaked shores of Greece, where fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheeses abound. In the villages and towns that dot the Greek countryside, salads like this are a staple part of the daily diet, providing a refreshing and nutritious way to beat the heat. Over the centuries, this salad has made its way to other parts of the world, where it has been embraced for its simplicity and deliciousness. Today, you can find variations of this salad in restaurants and homes all over the globe.
Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing Greek Spinach and Feta Bonanza with Lemon-Oregano Dressing
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Fresh oregano, chopped
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and olives.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of Mediterranean flavors.
Why It Works
  • The combination of spinach, feta, red onion, and olives creates a medley of textures and flavors that's sure to please every palate.
  • The lemon-oregano dressing adds a refreshing brightness that balances out the richness of the feta and olives.
  • This salad is incredibly easy to make, so you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.