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Greek Salad Recipe

Authentic Greek Salad Recipe with Feta and Mediterranean Flavors

Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this authentic Greek salad combines ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a simple homemade dressing for a refreshing side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greece, Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 large cucumber sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese cubed or crumbled
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander or parsley optional
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • A large bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Let the dressing rest for a few minutes while preparing the vegetables.
  3. Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber and red onion.
  4. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta cheese to a large serving bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
  7. Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.

Notes

If you do not have feta cheese or Greek feta you can use cottage cheese or any feta you have. Bulgarian feta is a great alternative.
  • Traditional Greek salad is often called Horiatiki or Greek village salad.
  • For the best flavor, use ripe tomatoes and high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bulgarian sirene cheese can be used instead of feta for a delicious Balkan variation.
  • Greek salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.