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Quick Fresh Greek Salad Recipe with Easy Zesty Lemon Herb Dressing

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A fresh and vibrant Greek salad featuring crisp vegetables and a zesty lemon herb dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce well. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and green pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Soak the onion slices in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, chopped parsley, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is slightly thickened and well blended.
  3. Place the prepared vegetables and Kalamata olives into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and gently toss everything together to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top. Give a gentle final toss or leave it layered on top for presentation.
  5. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to marry and the dressing to soften the veggies slightly without losing their crunch.

Notes

Use the freshest vegetables possible to avoid sogginess. Soaking the red onion in cold water mellows its sharpness. Adjust lemon juice acidity by adding a pinch of sugar or honey if too tart. Add feta and toss just before serving if preparing ahead to keep salad fresh. Experiment with herbs like dill or mint for variation.

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Keywords: Greek salad, lemon herb dressing, fresh salad, quick salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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