Description
Embrace the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Creamy Greek Salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, bell peppers, and a luscious, nutrient-dense dressing based on Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
2 English Cucumbers
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 small Red Onio
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
1 Bell Pepper
100 g Feta Cheese
1 cup Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 clove Garlic
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly and slice cucumbers into half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes
- Thinly slice the red onion and dice the bell peppers. Combine these in a large bowl with the olives
- In a jar, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Shake until smooth
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently fold to combine
- Crumble feta cheese over the top and avoid over-mixing
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use organic, locally sourced ingredients for the best flavor.
If using raw onions, soak them in ice water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg