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This greek salad recipe makes the most light and refreshing salad that is loaded with incredible textures and flavors. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and salty olives, and crumbled feta. The homemade greek dressing brings everything together and makes for the perfect bite every time.
If you’re a pasta lover, the salad may easily be turned into a greek pasta salad, always a hit at parties!
We love making salads fun by elevating them with tons of ingredients and a homemade dressing. Our italian pasta salad is another fan-favorite made with a homemade italian dressing!
A greek salad is a traditional Mediterranean salad that is recognizable by its iconic ingredients, which are crumpled feta cheese and canned olives. Originating from Greece, this salad has become an american favorite thanks to its explosive flavors.
Cheese is a common and incredible addition to any salad! Our classic caprese salad is loaded with mozzarella balls, and our easy pasta salad is made unforgettable with cheddar cheese!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Perfect for a party. This is a great salad to make for a crowd! It will complement any meal and will have people going back for more.
- So flavorful. The fresh ingredients in this salad make for the most flavorful bite.
- Easy to make. The dressing comes together with ease, and the ingredients are so simple to prepare.
Greek Salad Recipe Ingredients:
Simple veggies come together to make this traditional greek salad:
- Greek dressing – our homemade greek salad dressing takes pantry staples and makes an unforgettable dressing.
- Lettuce – romaine lettuce makes for a great base in this salad. Chop the lettuce finely. You can also use your favorite leafy greens.
- Red onions – thinly sliced red onions add a great flavor.
- Black olives – canned olives, drained and halved.
- Cucumbers – thinly sliced.
- Tomatoes – cherry tomatoes add a bright juiciness to the salad. We love our sliced in half for an easy bite.
- Feta crumbles – large chunks make for a great flavor profile in this salad.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
All of the add-ins, substitutions, and different variations to the recipe you want to make.
- Add protein: Bulk up this salad by adding protein! Pan-seared garlic chicken tastes incredible in this salad and makes it a whole meal!
- Add pasta: We love a good pasta salad, and our chicken caesar pasta salad is a great variation of the classic caesar salad! Make this greek salad just as unforgettable by adding your favorite pasta noodles and making greek pasta salad.
How to Make Greek Salad:
EASY step-by-step instructions on making this delicious salad.
- Prepare the greek salad dressing and set aside in a dressing shaker or a jar.
- To a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing, toss and enjoy!
Expert Tips for the Perfect Greek Salad:
- Double dressing! Make extra greek dressing to store for later! If you notice that your dressing is seperating, you can fix that by whisking or shaking it.
- Make-ahead: When making this salad for a party, make prep as easy as can be by assembling the salad in advance, minus the dressing. Store the dressing separately until ready to be enjoyed.
How to Serve Greek Salad?
- Greek meal: This is a perfect side salad for grilled shawarma chicken. Don’t forget an appetizer of homemade hummus paired with fluffy pita bread!
- Side salad: Pair this salad with creamy mashed potatoes and our crockpot beef tips for a well-balanced meal full of flavor.
Recipe FAQs
You can customize this salad to your personal preferences. If you don’t like feta you can simply opt out!
This salad is loaded with so many vegetables; it’s a great way to get a vitamin boost! Add avocado for added health benefits.
Feta cheese can be found in most grocery stores in the cheese section! You can purchase a block of feta or crumbled feta.
We add salt and black pepper to the dressing but you can add extra salt to taste.
Yes, if you don’t have romaine, you can use any lettuce or greens you have on hand.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Store leftovers of the dressed salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
- Freeze. This salad cannot be frozen.
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Greek Salad Recipe (with Homemade Dressing)
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 red onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives, halved
- 3 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- greek salad dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the homemade Greek Salad dressing. Shake vigorously to mix.
- To a salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce, onions, olives, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese.
- Drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss salad and serve!
Notes
- Make extra greek dressing to store for later!
- When making this salad for a party, make prep as easy as can be by assembling the salad in advance, minus the dressing. Store the dressing separately until ready to be enjoyed.
- Store leftovers of the dressed salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
