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Greek Salad Recipe

A practical, source-aware recipe for greek salad, with the history kept close to the method.

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Greek Salad. Photo: John Perry from Hattiesburg, MS, USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

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Greek Salad

A practical, source-aware recipe for greek salad, with the history kept close to the method.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield
Makes about 4 1/2 cups Servings
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups diced seeded peeled cucumber (from about 1 large)
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper (from about 1 large)
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Method

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    Step 1

    Toss first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gently mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Storage

Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.

Allergens

No major allergens identified from the listed ingredients. Always check product labels for cross-contact.

Why this dish belongs here

The history behind the method

This salad builds on the history of the cooling cucurbit that traveled from south asia into roman gardens, pickle barrels, sushi bars, and every summer salad bowl, linking the dish to cucumber’s longer story in food culture.

Explore the ingredients

Cucumber history

Trend and context sources

  1. [1]Original Greek Salad recipe — Bon Appétit
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