Greek salad with feta cheese and olives
Origin of the recipe
In ancient times, Greek peasants used readily available ingredients, such as vegetables and olive oil, to prepare simple dishes. Salads were popular among Greeks due to the freshness of their ingredients. Different regions of Greece have their own variations of the Greek salad, but the key ingredients remain the same: vegetables and olive oil. Feta cheese, often added to the salad, also has a long history in Greece and is made from sheep's or goat's milk. It gives the salad its distinctive flavor.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Cucumber
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Cherry tomatoes
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Bell pepper
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Red onion
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Pitted olives
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Feta Sirtaki Cheese
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Green salad
For refueling
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Olive oil
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Salt
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Oregano
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Black pepper
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Lemon juice
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Garlic
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- Bowl
This classic feta salad with fresh vegetables and olives is not only a great snack but also a great way to lift your spirits during the winter, bringing a touch of carefree Mediterranean summer into your life. It's a great appetizer for those avoiding meat.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Cut the fresh cucumber into large slices and place in a bowl.
Step 2:
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a bowl.
Step 3:
Cut the bell pepper into cubes and add to the bowl.
Step 4:
Slice the onion into thin half rings and add to the bowl. Stir the vegetables.
Step 5:
Cut the feta cheese into large cubes.
Step 6:
Pour olive oil into a clean bowl, add salt, pepper, oregano, pour in lemon juice, and finely grate the garlic. Stir.
Step 7:
Place fresh lettuce leaves on a plate and pile the vegetables on top.
Step 8:
Place whole, pitted olives on top.
Step 9:
Place cheese cubes over the salad and drizzle with dressing.
Cooking tips
To make the salad look brighter, use bell peppers of two colors.
Olive oil in the dressing can be replaced with vegetable oil.
To make the olives shine beautifully, brush them with vegetable oil.
