Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
This simple Greek salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese is classic, and the dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar is light and tangy. The secret to a great Greek salad is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The cucumbers should be crisp and the tomatoes should be ripe and juicy. The red onion should be thinly sliced so that it doesn't overpower the other flavors. The olives should be pitted and halved so that they're easy to eat. And the feta cheese should be crumbled so that it mixes well with the other ingredients.
The history of Greek salad is a long and winding one. The dish is thought to have originated in the Byzantine Empire, where it was known as "horiatiki salata" or "village salad." The salad was made with simple, fresh ingredients that were readily available to peasants and farmers. Over time, the salad spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually made its way to the United States. Today, Greek salad is a popular dish all over the world. It's often served as a side dish, but it can also be enjoyed as a main course. There are many variations on the classic Greek salad, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese are the essential components of any good Greek salad.
Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Greek Salad with Feta and Olives Greek Salad with Feta and Olives
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Tomatoes, chopped
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Oregano, dried
  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  2. Sprinkle with oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar.
  3. Toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of fresh, high-quality ingredients creates a light and refreshing salad.
  • The dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar is light and tangy, and it complements the flavors of the vegetables and cheese.
  • The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
  • Greek salad is a healthy and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.