Greek Village Salad Recipe
This Greek Village Salad is a fresh, colourful Mediterranean favourite packed with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives and creamy feta. Finished with a zesty homemade Greek dressing, this easy Salad Recipes favourite is perfect as a healthy side dish, light lunch or refreshing addition to any meal.
Equipment
- 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife
- 1 Large Chopping Board:
- 1 Large Salad Bowl –
- 1 Screw-top jar
- 1 Salad serving spoon
- 1 Individual salad bowls
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 slender green cucumber
- 1 green pepper
- 2 red peppers
- 1 red onion
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 8 ounces feta cheese
For The Greek Salad Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil - extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare The Tomatoes
- 🍅 Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and remove any unwanted stems.
- 🔪 Cut each tomato into wedges.
- 🥗 Place the wedges into a large salad bowl, taking care not to crush them.
2️⃣ Cut The Cucumber
- 🥒 Wash the cucumber and trim the ends.
- 🔪 Slice it in half lengthways.
- 🔪 Cut each half into chunky pieces.
- 🥗 Add the cucumber to the bowl.
3️⃣ Prepare The Peppers
- 🫑 Wash the green and red peppers thoroughly.
- 🔪 Remove the stalks, cores, and seeds.
- 🔪 Cut the peppers into thick strips.
- 🌈 Add them to the bowl, spreading the colours evenly through the vegetables.
4️⃣ Slice The Red Onion
- 🧅 Peel the red onion and cut it into thin slices.
- 🌀 Separate the slices gently into individual rings.
- 🥗 Add the onion to the other vegetables.
5️⃣ Add The Kalamata Olives
- 🫒 Measure out ½ cup of Kalamata olives.
- 🥗 Scatter them over the vegetables rather than mixing aggressively.
- 🎨 Keep some olives visible on top for a beautiful presentation.
6️⃣ Make The Homemade Greek Dressing
- 🫙 Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, chopped parsley, crushed garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper to a screw-top jar.
- 🔒 Seal the jar firmly.
- 💨 Shake vigorously for several seconds until the ingredients are well combined.
- 🔄 Shake the dressing again immediately before using it, as the oil and acidic ingredients naturally separate.
7️⃣ Dress The Salad
- 🍋 Pour the dressing over the vegetables just before serving.
- 🥄 Toss gently if you prefer the dressing distributed throughout the salad.
- 💡 Avoid vigorous mixing because the tomato wedges and feta can break apart.
8️⃣ Finish With Feta And Oregano
- 🧀 Arrange the feta slices over the top.
- 🌿 Sprinkle a little additional oregano over the cheese if desired.
- ✨ Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
Notes
- 🍅 Use Ripe Tomatoes: Choose firm, juicy tomatoes for the best flavour, colour and texture in your Greek Village Salad.
- 🥒 Keep Vegetables Chunky: Cut the cucumber, peppers and tomatoes into generous pieces to create the classic rustic village-style texture.
- 🫒 Choose Kalamata Olives: Kalamata olives add a rich, savoury flavour that complements the fresh vegetables and creamy feta.
- 🧀 Use Good-Quality Feta: Keep the feta in larger chunks rather than crumbling it too finely for a more authentic presentation.
- 🍋 Make Fresh Dressing: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano for a bright and flavourful homemade Greek dressing.
- 🧂 Season Carefully: Remember that feta and olives are already salty, so taste the salad before adding extra salt.
- 🥗 Dress Just Before Serving: Add the dressing shortly before serving to help keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
- 🌿 Add Fresh Herbs: Fresh parsley, oregano, mint, or dill can add extra fragrance and Mediterranean character.
- 🥖 Serve With Crusty Bread: Enjoy the salad with crusty bread to soak up the delicious dressing and vegetable juices.