Authentic Greek Salad Recipe: A Mediterranean Delight

Ingredients

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• 6 small cucumbers, seeded and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, oil reserved, diced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose Greek seasoning

Method

Follow the steps in order for the best result.

1. In a generously sized salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, kalamata olives, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced sun-dried tomatoes.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl, along with the sliced red onion, rice vinegar, and Greek seasoning.
3. Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the oil, vinegar, and seasoning.
4. Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
5. Just before serving, add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
6. Gently stir the feta into the salad, being careful not to overmix, so the feta retains its shape and texture.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of this classic Greek salad!