Classic Greek Salad

A perfect paring with grilled meats

A classic Greek salad is a perfect side dish and easy to put together any time of the year. This recipe for a classic Greek salad is not only bursting with those crisp, delicious, and tangy Greek flavors, but it’s also incredibly fresh and refreshing!

Classic Greek Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, core removed, cut up in 1 - 2" pieces
• 1 large, round green bell pepper, cut into ¼" thick rings, or cut into ½" pieces
• 1 large, round red bell pepper, cut into ¼" thick rings, or cut into ½" pieces
• 1 medium red onion, sliced into ⅓" rings, and then cut those in half
• 1 - 2 cucumbers, sliced, and then sliced in half
• 1 large package of sweet cherry tomatoes
• 1 jar/can of drained artichoke hearts cut into halves
• 1 block of Greek feta cheese, cut into ½" cubes
• 1 jar/can of drained and pitted black Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup capers
• Greek Pepperoncini
• 6 - 8 slices of anchovy filets (optional)

Greek Salad Vinaigrette (Dressing)

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 - 2 tsp. honey to taste or sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, add and mix together all of the salad ingredients listed above. Either mix or layer them in a pretty pattern as in the photos.
• Then in a medium mixing bowl, add all of the vinaigrette ingredients together and make flavor adjustments where preferred.
• Drizzle over salad or serve alongside the salad for guests to serve themselves.

Here's the link for the Greek Salad Vinaigrette dressing:

https://www.italianbellavita.com/2022/08/how-to-make-a-classic-greek-salad/