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A delicious plate of My Big Fat Greek Salad

My Big Fat Greek Salad

You can't beat the classic flavors of a traditional Greek salad! Dress it with vinegar before adding the olive oil for a truly delicious taste.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1 pizzico kosher salt
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 red onion
  • 0.5 red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 0.5 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 cucchiaini minced fresh oregano divided
  • 1 pizzico salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pizzico cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar or to taste
  • 0.33 cup olive oil or to taste
  • 1 package feta cheese 4 ounces, diced, divided

Equipment

  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Using a channel knife, peel off a few strips of cucumber skin to create a striped pattern. Cut the cucumbers in half crosswise, then quarter each half before slicing into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a colander, toss with kosher salt, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse the cucumbers and drain thoroughly for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Thinly slice the onion, cut the bell pepper into strips, and then dice the strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice the Kalamata and green olives.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons of oregano. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add the vinegar and toss well. Drizzle in the olive oil, add most of the feta cheese, and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. Give the salad a final mix, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with the remaining oregano before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is perfect for a refreshing meal or side dish. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking, adding more or less of any component. Refrigerating the salad allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
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