Discover the vibrant flavours of Greece with our traditional Greek salad recipe. Made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese, drizzled with olive oil and vinegar. Add pickled chillies for an extra zing!
Ingredients
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
200g feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pickled chilies, to taste (sliced)
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and cut the tomatoes into wedges. Peel the cucumber and slice it. Thinly slice the red onion. Slice the green bell pepper. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl.
Add the Olives, Feta, and Pickled Chilies: Add the Kalamata olives to the salad bowl. Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetables. Slice the pickled chilies and add them to the salad bowl.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss Gently: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and the feta cheese is distributed throughout.
Chill (Optional): If desired, cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Serve the Greek salad chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy the added zing from the pickled chilies!
Notes
This variation of the traditional Greek salad with pickled chilies adds a tangy and spicy twist, elevating the flavour profile of the dish. Adjust the amount of pickled chilies according to your preference for spice.