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authentic greek village salad

Name: authentic greek village salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted; 6 oz feta cheese, cut into blocks; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Cut the feta in thick blocks not crumbled. It sits on top, separate. The fork hits cheese first, not mixed in.

Serves

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

210

Carbs

10g

Protein

Fat

17g

Flavor Profile

🍅 Juicy and slightly tangy from ripe tomatoes

🥒 Crisp and refreshing with cool cucumbers

🧅 Sharp and mildly sweet from red onions

🫒 Briny and rich with Kalamata olives

🧀 Creamy and slightly salty from feta cheese

🛢️ Smooth and peppery with extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

🍅 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges

🥒 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons

🧅 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

🫒 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted

🧀 6 oz feta cheese, cut into blocks

🛢️ 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

🍋 Juice of 1/2 lemon

🧂 1/2 tsp sea salt

🌿 1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Sprinkle with sea salt and oregano, tossing gently to mix.

Top with blocks of feta cheese without crumbling.

Serve immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.

🧬 Food Science

Greek salads date back to ancient times, with olive oil, olives, and cheese being staple ingredients in the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.

Pair It

🥂 A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Rosé enhances the freshness.

🍽️ Pair with a lentil soup for a hearty combination, or serve with stuffed grape leaves for a full Mediterranean spread.