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This is the classic among the classics: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!

Classic Greek Salad Recipe

This is the classic among the classics then: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 334 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 3 oz feta cheese (75 g)
  • 3- inch fresh cucumber (7,5 cm)
  • a handful black olives
  • 1 slice red onion
  • dried oregano or mixed herbs
  • good quality olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint sliced
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cherry tomatoes, drain them on a clean kitchen towel and then slice them in half. Add the tomatoes to a large mixing bowl.
    This is the classic among the classics: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!
  2. Rinse the chunk of cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Slice the halves in half as well and then chop the cucumber up into thin bite-size bits. Add them to the sliced cherry tomatoes in the bowl. Also add the black olives.

  3. Dice the feta cheese into smaller bits. Tear the red onion slice apart. Add the red onion and diced feta to the bowl.
    This is the classic among the classics: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!
  4. Sprinkle the ingredients with the chopped mint and dried oregano (or mixed herbs). Season with a pinch of pepper and salt. Also add a good splash of the olive oil.
    This is the classic among the classics: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!
  5. Then stir the salad well. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper, salt, freshly chopped mint or dried oregano (or mixed herbs) and olive oil to taste if necessary. Transfer the salad onto a serving dish or bowl. Let it chill in the fridge for 10 minutes, then serve.

    This is the classic among the classics: this traditional crunchy fresh Greek salad recipe is a must on every mediterranean table!