Ultimate Homemade Greek Salad Recipe

This recipe is a family favourite! Years ago I ordered a greek salad at restaurant and loved it so much that I re-created it at home. The biggest difference was that it has no lettuce. It's straight-up chucks of veggies, feta and it's sooooo good! ​

Recipe Directions

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Re-whisk before using.)
2. Chop & combine salad Ingredients in a large salad bowl 
3. Toss with dressing
4. Serve & Enjoy!​

Makes about 8 servings.

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Salad Ingredients

• 4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large cucumbers, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, peeled, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado, chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

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Optional Variations:

Dressing Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 tbsp dill weed or 1 t tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Salt (I use Himalayan Pink Salt)
  
• Freshly ground black pepper

• Add olives if you you are a fan of them
• Add 1-2 cups cooked Quinoa for a healthy low glycemic carb
• Add sliced chicken breast to up the protein