Classic Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing
Savor the vibrant flavors of Greece with this classic Greek salad, a delightful combination of crisp romaine lettuce, colorful bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, tangy feta cheese, and more. Topped with a homemade dressing infused with fresh garlic, oregano, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Salad | |
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| 2 | heads romaine lettuce, chopped |
| 1 | yellow bell pepper, chopped |
| 1⁄4 | red onion, halved and thinly sliced |
| 3 | ounces chickpeas, drained |
| 6 | pepperoncini peppers (or more) |
| 12 | kalamata olives |
| 16 | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1⁄2 | cup cucumber, sliced and cut into eighths |
| 1⁄2 | cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled |
| 2 | teaspoons dried oregano, DIVIDED |
Instructions
Preparing the Salad | |
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| 1. | Layer the chopped romaine lettuce, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, drained chickpeas, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes in a serving bowl. |
| 2. | Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried oregano over the salad. |
| 3. | Whisk the dressing together and drizzle it over the salad. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 199.9 kcal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 13.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.6 g |
Published on Aug 12, 2024 by Luminița