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Traditional Greek salad

20 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The salad is quick and easy to prepare. It's not only my favorite, but also popular worldwide. Every country prepares it in its own way, sometimes changing the ingredients beyond recognition. However, the basis of a Greek salad always remains feta—a soft, salty cheese made from cow's or goat's milk. Another distinctive feature of this dish is that all ingredients are cut into large pieces. This makes perfect sense considering Greeks themselves call this salad "Village Salad." So, fine shredding or prolonged chopping are definitely not part of this recipe. This simple recipe for a traditional Greek salad, served in hundreds of taverns and roadside eateries across Greece, can easily be recreated in a Russian kitchen. All you need are a few readily available ingredients and 20 minutes. The salad is ready to serve.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Squeeze the lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel the onion, slice into large half-rings or strips, and marinate in lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Wash the cucumbers and slice them—not too thin, as this is a Greek salad, where all ingredients are cut into large pieces!

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Remove the olives from the jar and place them on a cutting board. Flatten each one with the flat side of a knife and remove the pit.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Wash the tomatoes, dry them, and cut into pieces.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Wash the greens, dry and chop finely with a knife.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Cut the feta into cubes.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl. Add salt, pepper, and oregano. Dress with olive oil and mix well. Serve immediately!