Greek Salad (2024)

Loaded with fresh veggies, the best vinaigrette and lots of feta, Greek Salad has to be the absolute best of its kind. Chop, whisk, toss, and serve! It’s as simple as that. It just might be one of the only salads that you can not just store leftovers, but they end up tasting even better the next day.

Here’s to my all-time favorite salad! We have cucumber (the best vegetable), cherry tomatoes (a literal burst of happiness), kalamata olives (okay this one is controversial; I’ll eat them by the handful), and, most importantly, tons of feta cheese. Everything is better with cheese, and that’s a fact.

It’s a really easy beginner-level recipe that you can serve your family on a casual night in, dinner guests, or even contribute to your neighborhood potluck. You probably don’t have tons of questions surrounding such a simple 3-step recipe, but I have everything you need to know about substitutes, and a couple of tricks to make this recipe your own.

Ingredients

Click “Jump to the Recipe” at the top of the page or keep on scrolling down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions. Below I have ingredient substitutes, extra detail, tips, and tricks.

• Onion – Red onion is traditional for Greek salad. That being said, use any type you like! You can also slice your onion into strips if you prefer. I dice the onion to give every ingredient a some-what even size in each serving.
• Red wine vinegar – This is what gives Greek salad its classic, recognizable flavor. If you don’t have any on hand, you can use other types. Sherry vinegar, while a little sweeter, will work. White wine vinegar can also be used.
• Extra virgin olive oil – The best oil for salads! Other types you can use are sunflower, walnut, or avocado oil.
• Lemon – Freshly squeezed juice is best. Are you a big lemon fan, grate a bit of zest for the dressing before squeezing it.
• Sugar – You can use as much or little as you want depending on how vinegary you’d like the dressing. Honey or agave can also be used.
• Garlic – I used 2 cloves. Use more or less as you see fit!
• Oregano – The recipe calls for dried, but feel free to use fresh if you have it. In that case, double the amount called for.
• Salt & pepper – Season to taste.
• Cucumber – Make sure you grab an English cucumber. They have nice and thin skin which is perfect for salads like this.
• Bell pepper – Any color you’d like! I prefer the sweetness from red bell pepper.
• Tomatoes – I always go for cherry tomatoes. They hold up nicely in Greek salad without falling apart. You can use grape or Roma tomatoes instead.
• Olives – Kalamata is traditional and, in my opinion, the BEST tasting for this recipe. The Mediterranean offers up many gorgeous varieties of olives! Use your favorite(s).
• Feta – I like to cube half the feta and crumble the remaining half to ensure lots of cheesy goodness in each bite. Grab feta made from cow’s milk, sheep’s, goat’s, or a mixture.

How to make Greek salad

1. Start the dressing: Add the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and whisk to dissolve the sugar and salt.
2. Finish the dressing: Slowly pour the olive oil in, while whisking vigorously, until completely incorporated.
3. Toss: Add the rest of the ingredients to a salad bowl and top with the prepared dressing. Toss well to combine and serve.

FAQ

How to store leftover Greek salad

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge. They will last for up to 3 days.

If you plan on making Greek salad ahead, keep in mind the vinaigrette will have a very light pickling effect on the veggies. It’s a flavor that I love! You might even want to prepare this salad the day before if you like the pickling.

If you prefer ultra-fresh veggies, you can prep ahead of time by mixing up the dressing, chopping the veggies, then tossing everything together when you’re ready to serve.

Check out these simple, fresh salad recipes:

• Dad’s Classic Caesar Salad
• Salad de Maison
• Pico de Gallo
• Watermelon and Feta Salad
• 20 Salad Recipes that will Blow Your Mind!

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