Classic Greek Salad with Feta and Oregano
This classic Greek salad brings together ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, olives, and creamy feta cheese. Dressed simply with olive oil and oregano, it’s fresh, vibrant, and easy to make—perfect for summer meals, picnics, or light Mediterranean lunches full of authentic Greek flavour.
Ingredients
- 4 Tomatoes ripe medium, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber medium , peeled and sliced into half-moons
- 1 red onion small, thinly sliced
- 150 g feta cheese cut into cubes or crumbled
- 12 Kalamata olives pitted
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp Oregano dried
- Pinch sea salt
- Black Pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and cucumber, then arrange them in a shallow bowl. Scatter the thinly sliced red onion and olives over the top. Combine olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small jar and shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently, and let the salad rest for ten minutes before adding the feta.
- Feta should be added last so it doesn’t disintegrate into the dressing. Either crumble it gently over the top or cut into neat cubes for a more structured look. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for no longer than 30 minutes before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes at room temperature so they release their juices naturally when salted. Cherry tomatoes also work beautifully, especially if you prefer a sweeter note. Feta should be firm and briny—go for a Greek PDO feta made from sheep’s milk if you can find it.
Olives are the soul of this salad. Kalamata is traditional, but you can swap them for black olives or even a mix if that’s what’s in your cupboard. Just avoid olives from jars of brine—they can taste metallic and overly sharp.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.8mg
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