Description
Mediterranean zest elevates this Greek salad dressing with tangy feta and crisp herbs. Whisked olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic create a simple yet bold flavor profile perfect for salads and marinades.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 tomato
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 green bell pepper
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Oils and Liquids:
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives
- 2 oz feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and thoroughly dry all fresh produce to ensure crisp, clean ingredients.
- Dice tomato into uniform bite-sized cubes, maintaining consistent shape and texture.
- Slice cucumber into thin, elegant rounds or half-moons depending on preferred presentation.
- Mince red onion finely to distribute flavor evenly throughout the salad without overwhelming other ingredients.
- Cut green bell pepper into delicate, thin strips or small chunks for balanced distribution.
- Chop fresh oregano leaves into fine fragments to release maximum herbal essence.
- Crush garlic clove and mince into tiny pieces to infuse dressing with robust flavor.
- In a glass bowl, whisk extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice until emulsified and smooth.
- Add minced garlic, chopped oregano, salt, and black pepper to the liquid mixture, stirring thoroughly to integrate all seasonings.
- Slice kalamata olives into thin rings, adding rich Mediterranean character to the salad.
- Crumble feta cheese into rustic, irregular pieces to provide creamy texture and tangy notes.
- Gently combine all vegetable components in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over vegetables, tossing delicately to ensure even coating.
- Let salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional herbs or olives if desired.
Notes
- Customize your dressing by adjusting vinegar and oil ratios for personal taste preferences.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to elevate the authentic Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Consider replacing feta with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cheese for vegan dietary needs.
- Chop vegetables just before serving to maintain maximum crispness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg