Greek Salad With A Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Greek Salad With A Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CHERRY TOMATO DRESSING:; 1-1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes; 6 whole Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 clove Garlic, Roughly Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar; 1 pinch Salt; FOR THE CROUTONS:; 3 cups Diced Bread, I Used Gluten Free Ciabatta Bread, Use Whatever You Like Best; Olive Oil; Garlic Powder; Dried Oregano; Salt; FOR THE SALAD:; 1/2 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives, Cut In Half; 3/4 cups Diced Red Pepper; 1/4 cups Diced Red Onion; 3/4 cups Diced Cucumber; 1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled; 8 cups Lettuce

Servings: persons

FOR THE CHERRY TOMATO DRESSING:
1-1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
6 whole Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 clove Garlic, Roughly Chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 pinch Salt
FOR THE CROUTONS:
3 cups Diced Bread, I Used Gluten Free Ciabatta Bread, Use Whatever You Like Best
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Dried Oregano
Salt
FOR THE SALAD:
1/2 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives, Cut In Half
3/4 cups Diced Red Pepper
1/4 cups Diced Red Onion
3/4 cups Diced Cucumber
1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled
8 cups Lettuce

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For the cherry tomato dressing:
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1. Place a large pan on medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes (no oil needed) and cook in the pan for 15 -20 minutes until they are starting to burst open and brown, stirring often. Let cooked tomatoes cool for about 10 minutes.
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2. In a blender, add cooked cherry tomatoes and the remaining dressing ingredients. Blend for about 30 seconds until dressing is smooth. Set aside.
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For the croutons:
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1. Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Place diced bread on a large sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, garlic powder, and oregano.
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2. Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, until bread cubes are crispy.
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To assemble the salad:
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1. In a large bowl, mix together all salad ingredients, except for the lettuce.
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2. Place 1-2 cups of lettuce in each bowl and top with about vegetable mixture and a handful of croutons.
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3. Top with the cherry tomato dressing and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CHERRY TOMATO DRESSING:, 1-1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 6 whole Basil Leaves, Roughly Chopped, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, and more.

Yes, Greek Salad With A Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette falls under the Salads 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Salad With A Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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