A simple, healthy and refreshing Easy Greek Salad recipe that's ready in five minutes. This salad is loaded with veggies, olives and feta cheese and tossed with a simple and flavourful lemon vinaigrette.
Whilst I love trying new recipes, there are a few recipes that I find myself always coming back to and this Easy Greek Salad right here is one of them!
I almost always have the ingredients on hand, and I love how it comes together in about 5 minutes, which happens to make it my easiest recipe. Perfect for those nights where you just could not be bothered thinking about dinner.
I make my Greek Salad with lettuce, which isn't traditional, but you are an adult and can do whatever you damn well please, so if you want to throw some lettuce in there I’m on board. I think it fills out the salad a little more and gives you a serve of leafy greens which is never a bad thing.
I’d also recommend investing in a good extra virgin olive oil here. Not the cheapest bottle at the supermarket because it was on sale. You can taste the difference and a great oil here will be one of the heroes of the salad.
I usually eat this salad as a meal by itself but if you want to use as a side salad to accompany some protein this would be the perfect amount to be shared between two people. You can also easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
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Did you know? Traditional Greek Salads (Horiatiki) never have lettuce, and use just a splash of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top as a dressing. They also add feta cheese as a block on top of the salad rather than cubed or crushed.
INGREDIENTS
Here's what you need to whip up this super easy Greek salad at home...
- Tomatoes - I love using halved cherry or grape tomatoes in my Greek Salads. If you don't have these on hand, feel free to use large tomatoes (like Roma) cut in wedges.
- Kalamata Olives - If you're having trouble tracking them down in the supermarket, try a mediterranean deli.
- Feta Cheese - There's a bunch of options when it comes to the presentation of Feta Cheese. You can pop a slab on top, cube it or crush it over the salad. Whatever you choose, it'll taste the same!
- Lettuce - As I mentioned earlier, traditional Greek Salads don't have lettuce, but I like to add them in as a great way to bulk up the salad and get more greens in my day. You can omit lettuce entirely if this doesn't sound good to you.
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lemon
- Dried Oregano
INSTRUCTIONS
Making this Greek Salad is as easy as 1, 2, 3...
- Mix the salad ingredients in a jar or small bowl.
- Assemble salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and lightly toss.
STORAGE ADVICE
You can store any leftover Greek salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
WHAT TO SERVE YOUR GREEK SALAD WITH?
I find Greek Salad pairs well with most things, but make it a complete by pairing it with these delicious Greek recipes:
- Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters)
- Greek Lemon Potatoes
- Greek Chicken and Potatoes
- Chicken Gyros
- Greek Tzatziki
- OR see all Greek Recipes
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📋 RECIPE
Easy Greek Salad
A simple, healthy and refreshing Easy Greek Salad recipe that's ready in five minutes. This salad is loaded with veggies, olives and feta cheese and tossed with a simple and flavourful lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad
- A handful Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- ½ Cucumber, sliced
- ½ Green Capsicum / Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ Red Onion , thinly sliced
- 2 handfuls Lettuce, I used a 4-leaf mix
- 50 grams / 1.7 oz Feta Cheese
- A handful Kalamata olives, pitted
- Salt + Pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Assemble salad ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and lightly toss.
Notes
INGREDIENT SUGGESTIONS / SUBSTITUTIONS
- Tomatoes - Feel free to use large tomatoes (like Roma) cut in wedges for this salad.
- Lettuce - You can omit lettuce entirely. I just find that it's a great way to add in some more greens to my day and fills the salad out more.
- Feta - Pop a slab on top, cube it or crush it over the salad.
STORING
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
UPDATES
- First Published April 23, 2018. Last updated January 9, 2019 with new photos and tips. No changes to the recipe.
NUTRITION
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate based on one serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 674mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 5g
Dr Martin Huang says
Yum! This is good. Currently my favorite salad.
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Cassie says
So glad to hear that!
ERIC S ASHLEY says
Awesome. I am 82 Years old & Never tasted such a wonderfyl & healthy Salad. Thanks for giving the receipe.
Cassie says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dr. K. Lee Banks says
This looks delicious! I always enjoy new salad recipes. About the only thing I'd leave out are the olives (not a fan!) I've already saved the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Cassie says
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy (without the olives)
Phaytea's Pulse says
The colours make it so appealing.......gets a big YES from me
Cassie says
Thanks so much
Mica says
Yum, this looks so good! Although I would have to pick out all the olives, haha! I've been enjoying salads a lot recently after we had a bit of a summer heatwave in Brisbane - was too hot to eat anything else and now I'm in the habit of salad for lunch every day 🙂
Cassie says
Salad is so good for lunch on these scorcher days!
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries says
This salad looks delicious! I'm a big fan of salads because they are really simple to throw together.
Cassie says
Me too!
Nicole says
This looks amazing! And we sure do love salads in my house, I'll have to try this one out soon! Thanks for sharing!
Cassie says
Thanks Nicole - I hope you guys enjoy!
Candy Rachelle says
Minus the tomatoes, I love greek salads!!! I'd never had one until I visited Italy (yes Italy) for the first time about 5 years ago. I've been making and eating them ever since.
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Cassie says
They are so good right?!
Nicole says
I love greek salad!! I will have to try this for lunch sometime. It reminds me of the greek place by my house!!
Cassie says
Nice! I bet they have delicious food
Aduke Schulist says
This looks delicious.. and diet friendly and that is super important for me right now lol
Cassie says
I'm all about keeping healthy simple and tasty!
Cindy Ingalls says
Greek Salad is a favorite of mine. Whenever I go to a Greek restaurant I probably eat gallons of it. I love all the flavors so I can't wait to make my own at home.
Cassie says
It's so easy to throw together!
Heather says
This looks delicious! It's just about dinnertime now and I'm hungry. This salad looks so yummy!
Cassie says
Thanks Heather 🙂
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
I'm always up for a good salad and that looks delish. Will keep this in mind in case I need to make one for myself.
Cassie says
Awesome - hope you enjoy!
Ayana Pitterson says
One of my favorite salads to make. Quick, simple and packed with great flavor.
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Cassie says
Absolutely!
Ana De- Jesus says
I have to say that Greek Salad is my favourite as well. I really love how fresh and simple it is and your recipe is one I will be pinning, I love salads x
Cassie says
Thanks Ana 🙂
Thena says
This salad looks amazing! So much goodness and fresh!!
Cassie says
I love fresh and crisp salads!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I could honestly eat a Greek salad every day of the week. This looks delicious!
Cassie says
Thanks Kelly 🙂
jill conyers says
I love the flavors typically found in greek salads. Kalamata olives are the best kind.
Cassie says
I eat them by themselves all the time!
Hannah Rooks says
I love recipe posts! Greek salad is one of my favs too. I love the deli kind with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
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Cassie says
I haven't seen one with mozzarella cheese in it before but sounds good
Stephanie Cruz says
Oooh, your aunty sounds like she can make anything taste so delicious! Love how fresh this salad looks! Thank you for this recipe and adding tomatoes as I need my tomatoes 🙂
Cassie says
Love tomatoes!
Debbie Savage says
Wow, this Greek Salad looks so delicious! I love the dressing recipe and I believe it is my favorite part!!!
Cassie says
Glad you like it Debbie!
Aish Das Padihari says
What a fresh and tempting looking salad. Screams summer all over.
Cassie says
It is the perfect summer meal
Heather says
Seriously my favorite salad! In fact I have been on a Greek salad kick for several weeks now. My husband keeps asking me why we are purchasing so much feta 🙂 Yum!
Cassie says
Haha you can never have too much feta!
Tiffany says
I like seasonal salads. In the fall I like to put butternut squash in my salads and pumpkin seeds.
Cassie says
That sounds delicious Tiffany
Donah SJB says
It is really great to be healthy wise this time. Thanks for sharing this! It looks so tasty and so easy to prepare!
Cassie says
Thanks Donah 🙂
reesa says
I don't know why, but lately I have been on a greek salad kick!!! I want to make that dressing to put on it! Thank you!
Cassie says
Enjoy Reesa 🙂
Brittany says
Greek salad is one of my husband's favorite. I can't wait to try this recipe out!
Cassie says
Nice!
Sarah says
This looks so fresh! I bet it tastes great. We are always looking for new salad variations!
Cassie says
Me too!
Melissa Vera says
I love the line if you are an adult you can do what you darn well please. Love it. I so am making this salad soon for dinner.
Cassie says
Haha well it's true! 🙂 Enjoy!
Claudia Krusch says
Greek salad is one of my favorites. This looks like a great recipe. I will have to give it a try on the weekend. We are having dinner guests and this will be a great addition to dinner.
Cassie says
Perfect side salad to chicken or lamb in my opinion! Or even pizza or pasta... yum
hey sharonoox says
We usually go for Caesar salad or Greek. This looks so good I'm going to prepare it for lunch. Yes, to healthy and yummy salad!!!
Cassie says
Yay! Hope you love it!
Natasha says
I'm such a salad fan. I haven't eaten a salad I didn't like. I haven't really had many Greek salads though...this looks yummy!
Cassie says
I think I'm in your boat - yet to meet a bad salad
Kelli A says
This salad looks yummy and pretty! Minus the onions i think I could eat this most every day. I love all the flavors you have in there (again minus the onion) Yum!
Cassie says
Haha you can definitely minus the onions and it will still taste delish 🙂
Jennifer Bendewish says
My oldest daughter would eat all the olives before the salad was ready. Do you need to let the dried oregano time to marinate and get soft in the dressing?
Cassie says
I never have but you definitely could! The dressing would keep in the fridge for a couple of days too. I'm with your daughter - I ate more than a few olives whilst whipping this up
Blair villanueva says
I would never decline for some salad. I love eating them especially while watching my favorite movie and sipping rosé.
Cassie says
Sounds perfect!
Bernadette Callahan says
Greek salad has been a favorite of mine forever! I remember going with my mom to a Greek restaurant near where I grew up and we always got the salad.
Cassie says
Such a good choice!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh now this sounds like it would be absolutely delicious - I love the colours and flavours included.
Cassie says
Thanks Sarah 🙂
Theresa says
I love Greek salad too! This looks so delicious! Awesome idea.
Cassie says
Thanks Theresa 🙂
Aishwarya Shenolikar says
This salad looks so amazing & fits perfectly into a healthy diet as well! And I always add lettuce to every salad! 🙂
Cassie says
Gotta get those leafy greens
Amber says
Mmm this looks yummy. I looooooove me a good greek salad, anything with feta and kalamata has my name written all over it!
Cassie says
SAME!
Christie Mauco | Simply My Bella VIda says
Oh my goodness- YES!!! My favorite food in the world right now is a Greek Salad, so this post is speaking my love language! I cannot wait to try this out tomorrow! Definitely going to pin!
Cassie says
I must have known Christie! 🙂
Jessica Hughes says
I really love a Greek salad. The flavor combination of the feta cheese and olives is so, so good. This one looks fantastic!
Cassie says
I agree!
Rachel says
This salad looks so refreshing and delicious. I like making my own dressings. They taste so much better.
Cassie says
I'm the same!
Grace says
This salad looks delicious! There is nothing wrong with giving a recipe your own twist. In August I went to Greece and they have very nice traditional dishes I tried several ones en really enjoyed them.
I will try the Greeg salad for sure thanks for sharing the recipe!
Cassie says
How good is Greek food?!
Michelle Gwynn Jones says
Look how pretty that is, with the tomatoes evenly spaced. Mine would never look that good.
Cassie says
Trust me - these don't look like this when I eat them haha
Michael @ Super Millennial says
This looks super healthy and delicious. Will need to add to my future meal prep!
Cassie says
Awesome 🙂
Eloise says
that Greek salad looks lovely... it's not only healthy but fresh and tasty too! You've inspired me to make this for tomorrows lunch 😉
Cassie says
Hope you enjoy lovely!
Patsy says
This would go great with the greek kabobs I make for dinner. Man now I need to make this
Cassie says
Greek Kabobs sound awesome - what do you put in them?
Terri Steffes says
My all time favorite salad! Feta cheese and I are best friends. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Cassie says
Feta cheese is MY best friend... You can't have it... haha jk
Natalie says
Greek salad is so good! It was definitely a daily love when I visited Greece too!
Cassie says
YUM! And also jealous - so many delicious eats in Greece!
Karen Morse says
This salad can be my best friend, seriously. I also love Greek salad and I love how fresh it tastes! I like trying out different salad recipes but I don't mind eating this one often.
Cassie says
Yep I'm the same!
Dawn says
i wish i liked olives and tomatoes, if i did, i would dive head first into this salad! 🙂
Cassie says
Olives are definitely one of those acquired taste things!
tara pittman says
I love spinach salad the best. Adding hard boiled eggs makes it even better.
Cassie says
That sounds awesome tara
Kristina says
This salad looks amazing! Love Greek flavors! I'll have to make this and have it as a side dish with some chicken!!
Cassie says
YUM! Sounds great
Kansas Bonanno says
What a great looking salad, this looks like a super healthy way to go for dinner. I might have to make this for my family this week!
Cassie says
Enjoy Kansas 🙂
Erica M says
Greek salads can be so refreshing. Love this recipe! Will have to give it a try.
Cassie says
Thanks Erica 🙂
Stephanie says
Yum! This looks so fresh! I am not always a big fan of Greek salads, but they are my husband's favorite. I'll have to make this for him soon!
Cassie says
Hope he enjoys!
Andrea says
I love greek salad and while I can't have feta because I am lactose intolerant I love adding a bunch of different olives on a BIG ole pile of greens.
Cassie says
Now that sounds tasty!
Lori Geurin says
I had no idea it's not traditional to include lettuce in Greek salad. I've never had it without lettuce. This is good to know! Greek salad is one of my all time favorite dishes - can't wait to try your recipe.
Cassie says
Yeh most restaurants these days give you lettuce I believe 🙂 Enjoy!
Beth Davidson says
I honestly did not know lettuce wasn't in a traditional Greek salad. Shows how cultured I am, huh? This will go perfect with a Gyro recipe I have!
Cassie says
Share your Gyro recipe!
Joanna Everyday Made Fresh says
I love all of these flavors! I'm not a salad eater, but this one seems to be above the average salad.
Cassie says
Haha Thanks Joanna 🙂
Jessica Joachim says
This looks amazing! I love a good salad, and Greek salads are my favorite! I rarely make them at home, but I think I need to do so very soon.
Cassie says
Yeh they work so well and are so quick to put together
Rebecca says
Wow, this looks delicious. I'm not keen on olives but I do like the idea of adding the lettuce! x
Cassie says
I think olives are a love or hate thing!
Lois Alter Mark says
I love Greek salad, and this looks delicious! It looks so fresh and colorful, and I'm always happy when something good is healthy for you!
Cassie says
Me too Lois!
Susan Minich says
This looks sooooo good! Love what you did with he tomatoes! I've never made my own Greek dressing - so I'm intrigued by the garlic. Such a clever idea! Greek Salads are definitely one of my favorites. I also love a ranch or even a mexican inspired salad with mangos. Pretty much, I have a salad a day so I have to switch it up! Hahaha.
Cassie says
You are so creative with your salads!
robin rue says
Lettuce is traditional in the Greek salads around here and I LOVE my Greek salads. The more feta cheese the better.
Cassie says
Bring on the feta!
Aria says
Wow! This greek salad bowl looks Awesome!!! Very healthy and easy thanks for sharing.
Cassie says
Thanks Aria 🙂