We all need an easy Greek salad recipe up our sleeves! This is a true traditional Greek dish that only requires a knife and a few basic ingredients. It is fresh, bright, and oh so flavorful!

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In this post, you will learn how to make an Easy Greek Salad Recipe with Dressing. We will dive Into the history of Greek salad, a nutrition breakdown, equipment needs, and serving & storage information.

In this recipe, I use my salt-free Greek spice blend from my spice company – The Spice Girl Kitchen. I’m completely biased because it is, after all, my spice recipe and the best salt-free Greek seasoning on the market. But feel free to use whatever Greek spice you have on hand!

This post is all about Easy Greek Salad Recipe.

History of Greek Salad

Greek salad, also known as “Horiatiki” in Greek, is a staple dish that has been around for centuries.

It features fresh ingredients commonly found in the Mediterranean region and typically consists of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese (an authentic Greek salad doesn’t contain lettuce!). The salad is dressed with a simple combination of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt & spices, and extra virgin olive oil, which is a vital component of Greek cuisine.

The combination of vegetables, olives, and cheese in Greek salad represents the agricultural abundance of the region. This staple dish is recognized internationally as a healthy and delicious dish. In many parts of the world, variations of Greek salad have been created, often including additional ingredients like lettuce, capers, or different types of cheese.

Nutrition Breakdown

Greek salad is VERY nutrient-dense, but it is not a complete meal. At the very least, it would need a protein added. You could do that by adding chicken, shrimp, fish, or chickpeas to the salad itself OR by serving this salad as part of a larger, more complete meal.

Either way, here is the nutritional breakdown of this salad:

21 grams of fat per serving (from the olive oil, olives & feta cheese)
4 grams of fiber per serving (hellooooo veggies)
4.4 grams of protein (this may surprise some of you!)

When it comes to micronutrients, this salad is a powerhouse. The various veggies and fresh ingredients pack vitamin C, B vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, monounsaturated fats, Vitamin E, calcium, and more!

Equipment Needs

This recipe requires minimal equipment – just another reason to love it! You will only need:

Serving Information

This recipe makes a great first course (or appetizer) and a great side dish. As previously stated, it can be a main dish if you add a protein like chicken, shrimp, white fish, or chickpeas. This recipe is vegetarian as it stands, but can easily be made vegan by either omitting or replacing the feta with its vegan alternative.

Here are a few serving suggestions:

serve it with “Meze”: an array of hummus, tzatziki, taramasalata, veggies, and pita bread
make some Greek chicken or steak kebabs
serve it with white fish or shrimp
make some lamb meatballs
serve it with some dolma (stuffed grape leaves)

Storage Information

Fridge: Transfer the dish to a large glass storage container with an airtight lid. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. No reheating is needed!