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
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

  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.

Aug 12, 2024