Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

cucumbers

peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks

4 unit

tomatoes

cored and cut into bite-sized slices

1 unit

green pepper

seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 unit

red onion

peeled and thinly sliced

6 unit

feta cheese

cut into cubes

0.5 cup

kalamata olives

pitted and sliced

1 tbsp

fresh oregano leaves

chopped

0.25 cup

red wine vinegar

1 dash

balsamic vinegar

0.67 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 pinch

sea salt

to taste

1 pinch

ground pepper

to taste

Step 1
~1 min

Peel cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise.

Step 2
~1 min

Scrape out cucumber seeds and discard them.

Step 3
~1 min

Cut cucumber into bite-size chunks.

Step 4
~1 min

Place cucumber chunks in a large bowl.

Step 5
~1 min

Core ripe tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized slices.

Step 6
~1 min

Add tomatoes to the bowl.

Step 7
~1 min

Seed and cut the green pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Step 8
~1 min

Add green pepper to the bowl.

Step 9
~1 min

Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 10
~1 min

Add red onion to the bowl.

Step 11
~1 min

Cut feta cheese into cubes.

Step 12
~1 min

Add feta to the bowl.

Step 13
~1 min

Slice pitted kalamata olives.

Step 14
~1 min

Add olives to the bowl.

Step 15
~1 min

In a small bowl, combine oregano, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar.

Step 16
~1 min

Whisk in extra virgin olive oil.

Step 17
~1 min

Drizzle half the dressing over the salad.

Key Technique: Dressing
Step 18
~1 min

Season with sea salt and ground pepper to taste.

Step 19
~1 min

Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Key Technique: Dressing
Step 20
~1 min

Optionally, serve over lettuce greens if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.

Adjust the amount of vinegar to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours ahead, but add feta just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Serve as a light lunch with pita bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Roasted lamb
Pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Greece

Cultural Significance

Common dish served in Greece, often as part of a meze.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Greek Easter
Summer barbecues

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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