Greek Salad Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean in this bright and vibrant recipe for Greek salad.

This recipe for Greek salad has all the vibrant colors and flavors of the Mediterranean and is ready in minutes.

Tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, cucumber, kalamata olives, and feta cheese are tossed in a tangy Greek dressing for this refreshing and crispy salad.

You’ll Go Crazy for This Greek Salad Recipe!

• Simple ingredients and two easy steps are all it takes for this crisp, colorful side salad.
• Greek salad is made with easy-to-find, nutritious ingredients. Since it’s lettuce-free, it holds up well on picnic and buffet tables.
• Make up to a day ahead and the flavors will continue to marinate in the dressing.
• Versatile Greek salad can be served on its own or over a bed of lettuce, in a pita pocket, or as a wrap for an energizing workday lunch.

What’s in Greek Salad?

Vegetables: Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, and bell peppers are colorful and crunchy components of a Greek salad. But you can use any kind of tomato, a sweet white onion, or even black olives. For the best results, use an English cucumber instead of a garden variety (AKA hothouse) cucumber because they’ll stay firmer longer in the salad.

Cheese: Crumbled or cubed feta cheese adds a salty, creamy flavor and texture to a Greek salad. Gorgonzola, blue cheese, and parmesan cheeses would also work.

Dressing: Use a bottle of Greek salad dressing or vinaigrette or make a homemade Greek dressing with ingredients that are likely already on hand. Extra Greek dressing can be used as a marinade for chicken souvlaki or brushed over grilled vegetables. For a creamier dressing, whisk plain yogurt into the dressing.

Variations

• Make Greek salad a main with the addition of chicken, shrimp, or salmon. For a vegetarian Greek salad, add tofu, quinoa, orzo, or a can of (drained and rinsed) cannellini beans.
• Pasta shapes like macaroni, elbow, penne, rotini, or ziti are also great ways to extend the salad and their shapes hold up well with the other ingredients. Cheese and spinach tortellini will add a new tasty twist to Greek salad as well.
• Thread tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and kalamata olives on skewers and drizzle with Greek dressing for an elegant portable appetizer.

How to Make Greek Salad

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together.
2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss with the desired amount of dressing. (Full recipe below.)

Ways to Serve Greek Salad

Greek salad is so good with grilled meats like flank steak, lamb chops, and a side of lemon potatoes. Don’t forget a thick slice of homemade bread that can be brushed with Greek dressing and grilled alongside the meat. Easy peasy!

Storing Greek Salad

Keep leftover Greek salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Drain the salad, add fresh veggies, dressing, and cheese, and it’s ready to serve again.

Homemade Greek dressing can be kept in a cruet or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze dressing in ice cube trays and use it as a flavor enhancer for baby bok choy or air fryer broccolini.

Did you enjoy this Greek Salad Recipe? Leave a comment and rating below.

REPIN this recipe for Greek Salad