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.
1
First, chop the tomatoes and cucumbers, and place them in a large, deep bowl.
- Tomatoes: 500 g
- Cucumbers: 300 g
2
Slice the onion into half rings.
- Red onion: 1 head
3
Bell pepper - in strips. Add to tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Yellow sweet 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.
- Romaine lettuce: 1 piece
- Feta cheese: 150 g
- Black olives: 15 pieces
5
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
