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Fresh Chopped Greek Salad Recipe with Easy Homemade Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

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A vibrant and refreshing Greek salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a bright and zesty homemade lemon herb vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry all fresh produce. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, chop tomatoes, dice the green pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Keep everything roughly the same size for an even texture.
  2. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives if not pre-pitted. Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. In a large bowl, add all the chopped vegetables, olives, and feta. Pour the vinaigrette over the top. Toss everything gently but thoroughly.
  5. Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes so the vinaigrette can marry with the ingredients.
  6. Before serving, taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

Use fresh, firm vegetables to maintain crunch. Whisk mustard first to emulsify vinaigrette. Toss gently to avoid crushing feta and tomatoes. Let salad rest for 5 minutes before serving to blend flavors. Store salad and vinaigrette separately to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: Greek salad, chopped salad, lemon herb vinaigrette, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, feta cheese salad

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