Traditional Greek Salad
4 servings
20 minutes
Traditional Greek salad is a symbol of Mediterranean cuisine, originating from sunny Greece. This light and fresh salad combines crunchy vegetables, juicy olives, and tender feta cheese, creating a harmony of flavors. Its sweet-sour dressing made from white wine vinegar and olive oil highlights the natural freshness of the ingredients, while basil adds a subtle aroma. Greek salad is often served as an appetizer or side dish to meat dishes. It is perfect for a summer lunch, enriching with vitamins and bringing a sense of coolness on hot days. Historically, this salad originated as a simple dish for farmers using available seasonal products but has since become a culinary hallmark of Greece and a beloved dish worldwide.
1
Chop the cucumbers coarsely and slice the onion into half rings.
- Cucumbers: 150 g
- Red onion: 100 g
2
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and the peppers into small slices.
- Cherry tomatoes: 180 g
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 275 g
3
Combine everything in a deep bowl.
4
Cut the olives in half.
- Pitted black olives: 115 g
5
Add them to the salad.
6
Chop the salad and Chinese cabbage.
- Green salad leaves: 55 g
- Napa cabbage (pak choi type): 75 g
7
Add to the salad.
8
Chop the basil finely.
- Basil: 10 g
9
Add it to the salad.
10
For the sauce, mix vinegar and olive oil.
- White wine vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
11
Add lemon slice juice.
- Lemon: 1 piece
12
Add salt and pepper. Mix.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
13
Dress the salad with sauce. Mix.
14
Add crumbled feta and serve.
- Feta cheese: 200 g
