Introduction: “A Greek salad is a quintessential Mediterranean dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. At BoGosto, our Greek salad is made with the freshest ingredients and a simple dressing that lets the flavors shine. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or a light main course, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds.”
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper. Add the Kalamata olives.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add the feta cheese on top of the salad.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Chef’s Tip: “For the best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes after tossing with the dressing. This allows the vegetables to absorb the flavors of the dressing.”