Simple Greek Salad is a fresh, light, veggie-based salad. It is traditional in Greek cuisine, and perfect for any summer day.
Looking for that simple side dish that will leave everyone raving? Bust out a Greek salad! It’s light, it is refreshing, and it’ll leave everyone feeling good. This is one of our go-to potluck items because it can sit well on a table, it’s visually appealing, and it is completely refreshing.
Has anyone else ever ordered a Greek salad at a restaurant, only to be served a lettuce salad with a few olives and feta cheese? It is so disappointing! Traditional Greek salad does not include lettuce and instead has a base of cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese.
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Are they any other veggies I can add to Greek salad?
While the veggies above are considered the traditional way to make a Greek salad, there are a few other veggies you can commonly find included: bell pepper slices, pepperoncini, and radishes to name a few!
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Fresh vs. Bottled Lemon Juice:
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always best, especially in a freshly made salad dressing. Anytime that lemon flavor is meant to shine in a recipe, you will need to use fresh juice.
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What variety of cucumbers should I use?
The variety of cucumber you use depends only on your preference! Any cucumbers can be used, so whether you prefer English cucumbers, mini cucumbers, or regular cucumbers, they will all work here.
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Storage Instructions:
Greek salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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So easy and very tasty indeed. My husband really enjoyed this salad.
Awesome
Never knew the lemon in my own version
Never really was like a good Greek restaurant
Tnks for sharing
I made this tonight and everyone loved it. Thank you for the awesome recipe. My 89 year old mother loved it.
This is a favorite recipe of mine, but a chef friend told me to omit the oregano and add a TBSP of Cavenders Greek Seasoning. That was a game changer!!
Another favorite is steak pita sandwiches-with just thin steak, onions, mushrooms and Cavenders Greek Seasoning.
I have made this probably five times in the last two months. Just finished making a big batch for my sons in honor of my one son‘s college graduation! I don’t anticipate having any left!!! Excellent and easy healthy salad!
I have found that I can trust every recipe I try of yours always turns out great
Excellent, added a touch of honey to the dressing, about half as much as recipe. Delis! 😘❤️
I also add diced red and green bell peppers.
Excellent! The temps are warming up here on Florida. Cooled it in the fridge and had it for dinner. Very yummy!
An authentic Greek recipe. In Greece, they always put the block of feta on the salad. They want you to know that it’s new cheese, not leftover! Yummy!