Greek salad is irreplaceable on the Greek table. With its fresh ingredients, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and olives, it is a refreshing dish that perfectly accompanies both cooked and grilled food. It pairs beautifully with skewer, mouthwatering shrimp or even a pizza. For a quick meal, pair the salad with freshly baked bread. I recommend accompanying it with a glass of white wine, as it brings out the flavors.
Greek Salad – Recipe
Ingredients for 2 servings:
Tomatoes: 3-6 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Cucumber: 2 large cucumbers, sliced
Onion: 1 spring onion, finely chopped
Kalamata olives: A few, depending on your preference
Feta: 150 g feta cheese, cut into square pieces.
Extra virgin olive oil: 4-6 tablespoons.
Seasoning blend for Greek Salad by tofillo : (Oregano, Thyme, Spearmint, Basil)
Execution of the Greek Salad recipe:
In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
Add the Kalamata olives and mix gently.
Place the feta piec
es on top of the ingredients.
Scatter the herb mixture on top.
Add the extra virgin olive oil to bring out the flavors.
Gently toss the salad so that the ingredients are evenly combined, but be careful not to break the feta.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Greek salad is best served cold and fresh to fully experience the aromas and flavors it has to offer.
Enjoy!
Salad calories
In total, a serving of this Greek salad can have about 450 calories, depending on the exact quantities and the ingredients that were ultimately served.
Greek salad is full of natural ingredients that provide vitamins and nutrients. Apart from the calories, it is a dish that highlights the fresh and pure products of the Greek land.
5 Tips for the Greek Salad:
Both tomatoes and cucumbers are vegetables that should not be kept in the fridge. Keep at room temperature to get all the flavours and aromas.
For an authentic salad, choose ripe and tasty tomatoes.
In the salad, opt for quality feta cheese, which should be salty and firm.
If you want your salad to shine, use virgin olive oil and why not use an extra virgin olive oil for a dressing that will stand out.
To give the salad a livelier character, add a little lemon or vinegar to the dressing, which will bring out the flavours and add a fresh note.