Quality and authentic ingredients make this simple salad an excellent side or main dish. Drizzled with a Greek dressing and served alongside pita bread and dips of hummus and tzatziki is our favorite way to enjoy it.
STEP ONE – Preparations
- Get out a large salad bowl and a small bowl.
STEP TWO – Make the Salad
Ingredients:
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 large chopped bell pepper
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ cup halved Kalamata olives
¼ peeled and minced red onion
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
- In the large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and cheese.
STEP THREE – Make the Dressing
Ingredients:
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dry oregano
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- In the small bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, oil, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Dress the salad and gently toss to incorporate.
Recommended Serving Size: ¼ of salad
Exchanges: 2 veg, 2 fat
Nourish 
A delicious light supper.
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Definitely! A smaller portion also makes for a great side to a main dish.
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I would take that plate anytime of the day. Looks delish!
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Yes! It’s so delicious and a nice change from the usual chopped salad we have with dinner.
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Just can’t get enough of this salad!
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Simple, delicious & healthy!
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Thank you! It really is!
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I love Greek food and this looks amazing 😍
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Thank you! We’re big fans of Greek food too and just love how tasty and nutritious it is!
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Absolutely, the nutritional value is another added bonus! 🙂
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I really love Greek Salad, If you can, try to dress it withan extra virgin olive oil from the Mediterranean basin (doesn’t matter which country – they are all good). The perfume is fantastic…
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We’re huge fans too! We only use extra virgin olive oil, love the flavor and the aroma!
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Delicious and healthy
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Couldn’t agree more! Thanks!
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A beautiful fresh salad! A lovely idea to serve with pitas hummus and tzatziki👌
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Thank you! The pita and dips greatly compliment the salad!
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Simple and healthy!!!
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