Looking for the tastiest Greek salad ever? Stop what you’re doing and make this with us!

If you ever find yourself in Greece — maybe even on a Travel Mazi Mou adventure with us — you’ll see this popular salad everywhere. In Greece, we call this salad xoriatiki salata, which translates to “village salad.”

This refreshing salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell pepper, feta cheese, and a simple drizzle of olive oil. I like to make mine extra tangy with a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. And don’t skip the finishing touch — a sprinkle of dried or fresh oregano on top!

Enjoy a fresh, authentic Greek salad with crisp veggies, feta, olives, and a zesty dressing. A Greek classic made in minutes!

Why is this salad easy and yummy?

• Easy to follow directions
• Simple ingredients
• Tasty salad dressing
• Enjoy this salad anytime of the day, and don’t forget to share with family and friends.
• You can find this recipe in my second cookbook: A Drop of Ladi & My Greek Soul cookbook!

Simple Greek Salad Recipe

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 large ripe tomatoes, quartered
• 1 large English cucumber, sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green or red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives
• 1/3 pound of feta cheese (you can use crumbled too)
• Dried oregano to serve

Dressing:

• Juice from 1 lemon or 2 tablespoons of vinegar
• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare the vegetables. In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions. Top with the olives and feta cheese. Mix the dressing ingredients in a mason jar or small bowl, and then pour over the top. Toss the salad together lightly and serve.

Notes:

For a slightly sweeter kick, you can add a tablespoon of honey to the dressing. If you want to add in some tangy kick, add 1 garlic clove minced.

Vinegar or lemon or both? That is really up to you. I love using either or and they both bring out the flavors of the vegetables!

We like to serve our Greek salad two ways. One, you can use crumbled feta cheese in the mix of the salad. The second way, more traditionally speaking you can place a block of feta cheese over the top to serve. Don’t forget the oregano!