Classic Greek Salad Recipe

Name: Classic Greek Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 12 to 14 small vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered; 1 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted; 5 Persian cucumbers; 1 4 -ounce block Greek feta cheese, packed in brine; Fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional); Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.

Servings: persons

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 to 14 small vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
1 cup kalamata olives, halved and pitted
5 Persian cucumbers
1 4 -ounce block Greek feta cheese, packed in brine
Fresh oregano leaves, for topping (optional)
Soak the red onion in a bowl of heavily salted ice water, 15 minutes.

1
Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, lemon zest and juice, honey, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
2
Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
3
Add the tomatoes and olives and toss.
4
Peel the cucumbers, leaving alternating strips of green peel.
5
Trim the ends, halve lengthwise and slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick; add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
6
Drain the red onion, add to the bowl and toss.
7
Drain the feta and slice horizontally into 4 even rectangles.
8
Divide the salad among plates.
9
Top with the feta and oregano; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
10
Photograph by Johnny Miller

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced, Kosher salt, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Classic Greek Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Greek Salad

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