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Greek Salad with Kalamata Olives

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A refreshing and traditional Greek salad featuring crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled or in blocks
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
  2. Add the Kalamata olives and feta cheese to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Notes

  • Use block feta for a more authentic touch.
  • Don’t overmix to keep the vegetables crisp and the feta intact.
  • Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for an extra layer of flavor.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Kalamata olives, feta, Mediterranean, summer salad

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