Greek Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing

Name: Greek Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

A refreshing Greek salad with crisp vegetables and Kalamata olives, dressed in a rich, creamy feta dressing enhanced with fresh dill and oregano. This 15-minute recipe delivers authentic Mediterranean flavor without requiring any cooking.

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Total

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

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Instructions

1
Chop the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to a large salad bowl.
2
Pit the Kalamata olives and add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
3
In a separate bowl, mash the feta cheese with a fork until it's crumbled.
4
To the mashed feta, add the dried oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.
5
Add the freshly chopped dill to the dressing mixture and stir everything together until well combined.
6
Pour the creamy feta dressing over the salad.
7
Toss the salad until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat dry all chopped vegetables with paper towels before combining to prevent excess moisture from diluting the dressing.
Crumble the feta by hand into larger, uneven pieces rather than using pre-crumbled cheese for better texture and flavor distribution.
Add the dressing just before serving; a dressed salad left sitting longer than 10 minutes will become watery as vegetables release liquid.
Use good-quality extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar—their flavors are central to this dish and cannot be skipped without noticeably affecting taste.

Substitutions

Feta cheese → Ricotta salata or aged goat cheese (delivers similar creaminess and tang)
Red wine vinegar → White wine vinegar or lemon juice (maintains acidity; adjust quantity to taste)
Fresh dill → Fresh parsley or mint (changes flavor profile but maintains freshness)
Kalamata olives → Omit entirely or substitute with green castelvetrano olives (alters brininess level)

Storage & make-ahead

Store undressed salad components in separate airtight containers for up to 2 days. Refrigerate dressing separately for up to 3 days. Dress immediately before serving.

Common Questions

Can I make the feta dressing ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the dressing up to 2 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add it to the salad just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.

What can I substitute for Kalamata olives?

Use green Castelvetrano olives for a milder flavor, or omit them entirely if you prefer. Oil-cured black olives also work well.

Is this salad vegetarian?

Yes. All ingredients are plant-based or dairy, making it naturally vegetarian.

How do I keep the salad from getting soggy?

Store dressing separately and dress the salad immediately before serving. If prepping ahead, keep tomatoes and cucumbers in separate containers until assembly.