Authentic Greek Salad Recipe : Modern Mediterranean Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Reduced-fat feta lowers calories, while cottage cheese provides a similar texture.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are often lower in calories, and black olives are usually less expensive.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, and white vinegar is generally cheaper.

Start by making the vinaigrette with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic cloves, ground oregano, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and a little salt.

Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients together.

Prepare the vegetables: chop red onions, use grape or cherry tomatoes, add roasted yellow and red peppers, and slice English cucumbers for crunch.

Combine all the vegetables in a bowl and blend them together.

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and mix well.

Add feta cheese and gently fold it into the salad.

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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