Greek salad with red onion

5 servings

30 minutes

Greek salad with red onion is the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, filled with freshness, vibrant colors, and unique aromas. Originating in sunny Greece, this salad is an integral part of traditional meals, embodying simplicity and harmony of flavors. The juicy combination of ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers offers lightness and a refreshing effect, while the rich aroma of red onion adds a special zest. Feta cheese—traditional to Greece—makes the dish tender and rich, while olives and olive oil add characteristic Mediterranean charm. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish but also pairs wonderfully with meat, fish or fresh bread. It delivers the taste of Greece's sunny coast in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 253.6
• Proteins: 7.1g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 10.3g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 500 g
• Cucumbers: 300 g
• Yellow bell pepper: 1 pc
• Red onion: 1 head
• Feta cheese: 150 g
• Olives: 15 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Basil: to taste
• Parsley: to taste
• Romaine lettuce: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. First, chop the tomatoes and cucumbers, and place them in a large, deep bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 500 g
   • Cucumbers: 300 g

2. Slice the onion into half rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head

3. Bell pepper - in strips. Add to tomatoes and cucumbers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece

4. To mix, place lettuce leaves and chopped vegetables at the bottom of the plate. Cut the cheese into cubes and simply place it on top of the vegetables along with the olives.

   Required ingredients:

   • Romaine lettuce: 1 piece
   • Feta cheese: 150 g
   • Olives: 15 pieces

5. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste