Fresh Greek Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Vegetables & Cheese
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1 large cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 pint of fresh grape tomatoes, cut in half
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1 crisp green bell pepper, chopped
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½ medium red onion, sliced paper-thin
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½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
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4 oz quality feta cheese, broken into chunks
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to your liking
→ Homemade Dressing
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⅓ cup good red wine vinegar
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Juice from 1 fresh lemon
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1 tsp smooth Dijon mustard
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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½ tsp dried Mediterranean oregano
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¼ tsp fine sea salt
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¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
# Instructions:
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Gather all your fresh vegetables and toss the diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, halved olives, and crumbled feta into a spacious mixing bowl.
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In a smaller bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until everything comes together into a smooth, creamy dressing.
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Pour the homemade dressing over your prepared vegetables and gently fold everything together until well coated. Give it a taste and adjust with extra salt and pepper if needed.
# Notes:
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This salad is perfect for meal prep - just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve
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Want more protein? Try adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or hard-boiled eggs
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The key to great Greek salad is using the freshest ingredients you can find