I could eat this salad as a stand-alone meal paired with some fluffy and crisp Focaccia Bread. Sometimes we add gyro meat or grilled chicken if serving it as a dinner salad. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. One of my readers, Ella Z. shared this recipe with us years ago and I’m so glad she did. Here is her story of how this Greek Salad was born is: “The person that taught us this recipe was here on a visit from Israel, we kept cooking different kinds of dishes and he said “please stop cooking for me and take me to the market” lol He bought all these ingredients and made this salad and we have never been the same since!”
Greek Salad Video Tutorial
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Greek Salad Ingredients
Greek Salad is basically a Mediterranean salad. It’s naturally gluten-free (although I’ve been known to sprinkle in some crunchy croutons) and typically combines fresh ingredients like crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, red onion, kalamata olives (or black olives), and feta cheese. The simple lemon, olive oil, and garlic dressing make every bite memorable. This salad is a staple not only in Greece but throughout the Mediterranean region. Pro Tip: Buy kalamata olives that are already pitted for easier salad prep. Sometimes you can even buy them pre-sliced.
Greek Salad Dressing
The Greek salad dressing is so easy and flavorful – you will want it on all of your salads! You might recognize it from some of our most popular recipes like Chicken Avocado Salad, this Cucumber Avocado Salad, or healthy Tuna Salad. The ingredients for Mediterranean dressing are so simple but each ingredient is important so be sure to use:
Freshly squeezed lemon juice (not from concentrate)A good extra virgin olive oilFresh garlic (not powder or pre-chopped garlic)
How to Make Greek Salad
For gatherings or dinner parties, I arrange all of the salad ingredients on the platter for a beautiful presentation then add dressing and toss it all together just before serving.
Common Questions
Make-Ahead Salad Tips
Whether you are assembling this Greek salad for meal prep, to-go lunches, or planning for a party, these tips will keep your green salads vibrant and fresh:
For crisp lettuce, rinse your romaine lettuce in cold water, then use a salad spinner to dry completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.Prep and refrigerate most of your salad 3-5 days in advance except for tomatoes and avocados which are best added fresh.Add dressing just before serving. The salt in the dressing can cause the salad to wilt.
Our Favorite Greek Recipes
If you love fresh Mediterranean flavors, these are a must-try!
Baked Feta Pasta – such a versatile dishTzatziki Sauce – so good with chickenChickpea Salad – loaded with avocado and fresh dressingTomato Cucumber Feta Salad – easy and excellentBaklava – a classic Greek dessertArugula Salad with Berries and balsamic glaze
