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    Greek Salad Recipe

    March 2, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 20 Comments

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    The Greek salad is a satisfying summer salad with fresh veggies, feta cheese olives and dressing. 
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
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    Greek Salad

    My Greek Salad Recipe is a Greek-inspired salad prepared with fresh vegetables, original kalamata olives, and firm feta cheese.

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    • πŸ“• What is Feta Cheese?
    • ❔ What are Kalamata Olives?
    • πŸ‘οΈ More Salads from around the world
    • πŸ“– Recipe
    • πŸ’¬ Comments

    πŸ“• What is Feta Cheese?

    Feta is a white firm grainy fresh cheese produced from sheep and goat milk.

    Feta is common in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and in the Balkans.

    White cheese that has been made from cows milk can't be called Feta and in fact similar cow milk white cheese variations are also common under different names in the Mediterranean area.

    Feta cheese might sound exotic to some of us, but it has attracted lots of attention in Europe and that's mostly due to the introduction of the classic Greek Salad Recipe in the last decades.

    feta cheese and kalamata olives

    ❔ What are Kalamata Olives?

    Kalamata Olives are superior quality olives.

    I call them the ultimate olives and when I think of olives, that's what I mean.

    Kalamata Olives are called like that because they are native to Kalamata, which is a city in South Greece.

    The Kalamata olive is smooth on the outside, large and has a lot of fruit flesh on it.

    Try to get whole Kalamata olives with the seed still attached.

    Those are not mushy and perfect for this greek salad

    πŸ‘οΈ More Salads from around the world

    • Mexican Corn Black Bean Salad
    • Japanese Cabbage Salad
    • German Cucumber Dill Salad

    Dear reader, do you prepare salads frequently at home?

    Greek Salad Recipe with Dressing {Vegetarian} www.MasalaHerb.com #salad #feta #greek #masalaherb

    πŸ“– Recipe

    Greek Salad

    Simple Greek Salad Recipe with Dressing

    The Greek salad is a satisfying summer salad with fresh veggies, feta cheese olives and dressing. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 342kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    For the Salad:

    • 5 Small Tomato
    • 1 Small Cucumber
    • 1 Medium Onion
    • Β½ Small Green Bell Pepper
    • ΒΎ Cup Feta Cheese crumbled or cut into cubes
    • 10 Piece Olives

    For the dressing:

    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • Β½ Tablespoon Vinegar
    • Pinch Salt
    • Pinch Black Pepper Ground
    • Oregano Dried to garnish
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Wash all your veggies. Cut your tomatoes into dice, peel the cucumber if needed and half the cucumber and cut into thin slice.
    • Peel the onions and cut into thin rings and also cut the capsicum into rings.
    • Cut your Feta into cubes (or crumble) and add all the ingredients including the olives into a salad bowl.
    • For the dressing mix the olive oil vinegar, salt and pepper well.
    • Cover your salad with the dressing and garnish with dried oregano.
    • Best enjoyed cooled and serve with bbq grilled meat, veggies etc.

    Notes

    1. Try to get black kalamata olives to prepare this salad to give it the real flavors it deserves.Β 
    2. 1 serving for lunch or 2 if served as side dish

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Simple Greek Salad Recipe with Dressing
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 342 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 9g45%
    Cholesterol 50mg17%
    Sodium 962mg40%
    Potassium 1137mg32%
    Carbohydrates 25g8%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 16g18%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 3545IU71%
    Vitamin C 72.5mg88%
    Calcium 349mg35%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Terra says

      August 03, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Normally it is blazing hot here in the South. This year has been weird, we have had more 80 degree F temps, so unusual. Hope you are able to find some relief from the heat soon. Your salad is a perfect treat during the Summer heat, and sounds fabulous! Hugs, Terra

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    2. Joyti says

      May 22, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      You could send just a little of Indian heat here to San Francisco - it's cold and overcast (and it's spring!).

      The salad looks delicious, and very, very refreshing.

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      • Helene Dsouza says

        May 25, 2014 at 12:18 pm

        Joyti I wish I could send some heat over to you πŸ˜‰
        Thank you for your compliment πŸ™‚

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    3. Eva Taylor says

      May 19, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Good feta is difficult to find even in Toronto, but I think we've finally found the right one. Any salad these delicious ingredients would be very well received in my house. I wish it would be a bit warmer in these parts, we even had a frost warning last night in cottage country.

      Reply
    4. Purabi Naha says

      May 16, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      I know Helene, Indian summer is bad! And here in Mumbai, this time it is even hotter than the last year. Your salad looks gorgeous...feta cheese is very tasty but we buy these imported cheeses only occasionally, as these are too expensive here.

      Reply
    5. Lail | With A Spin says

      May 10, 2014 at 2:07 am

      It's getting scorching hot around here as well. Delightful and refreshing salad to cool off a bit.

      Reply
    6. Madhvi says

      May 09, 2014 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      Amazing post helene. Absolutely drool worthy. The salad looks way too delicious and tempting. Must be a treat to taste buds.

      Reply
    7. Kitchen Belleicious says

      May 06, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      one word! Fresh! it looks so fresh and delicious and perfect for a picnic!

      Reply
    8. Vijay @ NoshOn.It says

      May 05, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you for linking to our feta cheese post Helene! Hope you have better luck than we did =)

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        May 08, 2014 at 4:24 pm

        Lol I think so I would maybe attempt making feta in europe but not in india. Anyway, I think its a great post with many insides and great info has to be shared. Thanks for stopping by vijay

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    9. Minnie@thelady8home says

      May 05, 2014 at 9:42 am

      While I dislike the cold here, I still would never choose Indian summers over it. It's horrible, with no escape. I am sorry you are having to put up with it. Hope the cool winds blow soon. I have never developed a taste for feta, but I have friends who would love me for making this one.

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    10. Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook says

      May 05, 2014 at 12:48 am

      Helene - how I would love to see some of that heat come our way - it has been a slow start to spring here in the NE US. This salad, I could eat every day of the year - some of my most favored flavors all in one place - yummy!

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    11. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      May 04, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      A very delightful summer salad, Helene.
      I can stand the hot summer, but not HOT and HUMID...that would be too much

      Reply
    12. Lizzy (Good Things) says

      May 04, 2014 at 2:32 am

      Beautiful! Enjoy the warmth, it is so bitterly cold here!

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    13. Choc Chip Uru says

      May 03, 2014 at 2:54 am

      Loving this recipe, my favourite salad πŸ˜€
      Delicious job!

      Cheers
      Choc Chip Uru

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    14. Revati says

      May 02, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Helene! Iv been looking for a close-to-authentic recipe for Greek Salad, that can use Indian feta cheese and now I've found it. Thanks for sharing this! I'm going to make it soon. Any idea if Swiss Happy Cow is available in Panjim? I dont recall having seen it. Do they have a website or FB page I can contact them at?

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        May 11, 2014 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Revati I am not sure if swiss happy cow feta cheese is available in panjim but it should, or so I think. I will ask and let you know!

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    15. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      May 02, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Although it should be getting warm here, it's still pretty cool. But it'll be blazing hot before long! So this will be so welcome. I love Greek salads -- yours looks wonderful. Thanks.

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    16. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      May 02, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      I laughed at the Nosh on it link. I've made feta quite a few times and I've never had all that drama. I was funny though. πŸ™‚

      I'm sorry it's so hot. Life WILL settle down for both of us very soon, I'm sure of it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    17. Rosa says

      May 02, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      A delicious salad! That is something I love.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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