How to Make Homemade Greek Salad
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to satisfy your craving for something fresh, healthy, and delicious? Look no further than the classic homemade Greek salad! Bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this timeless recipe is a staple of Mediterranean cuisine and a perfect addition to any meal or occasion.
Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a tasty snack, this simple Greek salad recipe will surely hit the spot. So grab your apron, sharpen your knife, and get ready to experience the flavors of Greece in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- Onion
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Oregano
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
Method
Let’s see the steps to make homemade Greek salad.
Step 1
The first thing we need to make this salad is a bunch of fresh romaine lettuce, wash it, and give it a rough chop. Next, grab a whole purple onion and give it a rough chop or slice. Next up, we’ll need one tomato and one whole cucumber chopped. You can leave it unpeeled or peeled, whatever you prefer.
Step 2
Next up, add 1 1/2 cups of Kalamata olives. These are the most critical ingredients, so make sure you chop them properly. However, I recommend you to get them from a Greek bakery or European food place than the ones from North America. There’s a real Greek one that we usually use for our Greek salad.
Step 3
And finally, it’s about the cheese. You’ll need one cup of feta cheese, and again if you have a Greek bakery nearby, Greek feta is always the best. It’s the original. Now that we have all the ingredients for our salad, we will leave it. I recommend you don’t toss the ingredients before you add your dressing. Once you add the dressing, then give it a light toss.
Step 4
So let’s go ahead and start the homemade dressing to prepare authentic homemade Greek salad. First, we will need 1/4 of a teaspoon of sea salt. I recommend the pink Himalayan salt. It tastes amazing, and also add 1/4 of a teaspoon of black pepper. The freshly ground black paper makes such a big difference. Finally, add half a tablespoon of oregano. If you have fresh oregano, that’s great. If you have dry oregano, use that.
Step 5
Next, we’ll need 1/3 of a cup of olive oil. Now, this makes all the difference. Make sure your olive oil is extra virgin olive oil. If you can find the Greek kind, it’s incredible. Or even like Turkish oil, olive oil is excellent as well.
At last, We will need one tablespoon of vinegar. Make sure it’s red wine vinegar. Any other vinegar will just kill the taste. So, give it a little stir to combine it all again and give a quick toss, and you’re good to go.
Final Words
In conclusion, making a simple Greek salad is easy, fun, and rewarding. You can create a healthy and satisfying dish by combining fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and flavorful olives.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe will impress your taste buds and energize and refresh you. So why not try it today and discover the joys of Greek cuisine? Your body and your taste buds will thank you for it!
