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The Best Greek Salad

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A colorful and flavorful Greek salad featuring fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a delicious olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (halved)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • ⅓ cup red apple vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies: Begin by working your magic on the fresh vegetables. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice the grape tomatoes in half and ready the bell pepper.
  2. Onion Time: Thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water if needed to mellow flavor.
  3. Mix the Veggies Together: Toss in the diced cucumber, grape tomatoes, green bell pepper, and red onion.
  4. Add Olives & Feta: Toss in the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Whip Up the Dressing: Mix red apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mix, and gently toss everything together.
  7. Taste & Adjust: Give it a taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  8. Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with extra olive oil, and sprinkle reserved feta on top.

Notes

Try adding cooked quinoa or chickpeas for additional protein.

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Keywords: Greek salad, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, healthy salad, summer recipes

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