Easy Chopped Greek Salad
Ingredients
Directions / Instructions
Why You'll Love This Easy Chopped Greek Salad
This Easy Chopped Greek Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy homemade Greek vinaigrette create a refreshing salad that's satisfying enough for lunch yet versatile enough to serve alongside almost any meal.
Because every ingredient is chopped into bite-sized pieces, each forkful delivers the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It's naturally gluten-free, easy to prepare, and ideal for meal prep, summer picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, diced
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Greek Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large serving bowl.
2. Add the Remaining Ingredients
Stir in the Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
3. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
5. Chill
Refrigerate the salad for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together.
6. Serve
Serve chilled with extra feta cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Expert Tips
Use ripe but firm tomatoes to prevent excess liquid. English cucumbers require no peeling and have fewer seeds. Toss the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp. High-quality extra virgin olive oil and authentic feta cheese make a noticeable difference in flavor.
Storage
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If preparing ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving for maximum freshness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, steak, lamb, gyros, souvlaki, pita bread, hummus, or falafel. It's also delicious stuffed into pita pockets or served over quinoa, couscous, or orzo for a complete meal.
Recipe Variations
Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, quinoa, avocado, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini peppers, or roasted red peppers for extra flavor and protein. Replace feta with goat cheese or fresh mozzarella, or add fresh dill and mint for a brighter Mediterranean twist.
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