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My Favorite Greek Salad

Try this irresistible, non-traditional Greek Salad recipe with salami, red onions, Kalamata olives, and feta tossed in tangy Greek dressing.
A serving of Greek salad on a white plate with two forks and a bowl in the background.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the salad:

  • 9 ounces Romaine lettuce washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes seeds removed, diced
  • 1 cucumber peeled and diced
  • ½ medium red onion sliced into thin half moons
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 4 ounces feta cheese diced
  • 8 ounces salami cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 12 pepperoncini

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small jar. Shake until well blended. Set it aside.
    6 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of half a lemon, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Combine all ingredients for the salad (except the pepperoncini) in a large bowl.
    9 ounces Romaine lettuce, 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, 1 cucumber, ½ medium red onion, ¾ cup Kalamata olives, 4 ounces feta cheese, 8 ounces salami
  • Shake the dressing again and pour over as much as you'd like to coat the salad. Toss to combine.
  • Serve with pepperoncini on the side.
    12 pepperoncini

Notes

  • Serves 2 as a main course; 4-6 as a side or starter.
  • The included dressing recipe is quite versatile. You could also use it for a delicious cold pasta salad, to marinate pork or chicken, or as a simple dip for fresh veggies like celery, cucumbers, or carrots.
  • The dressing will keep very well for up to a week in an airtight jar or bottle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1141kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 57g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 4607mg | Potassium: 1370mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12397IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 5mg
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