Greek salad also called a peasant’s salad is renowned for the loaded vegetables and a single piece of rectangle shaped feta cheese. It is imagined that Greek peasants enjoyed this salad for their breakfast or lunch using fresh produce of cucumbers, onions and tomatoes.
Tomatoes bring in the acidity for the salad while the feta cheese balances it out well with the subtle salty taste. The cucumbers bring in the freshness needed for a salad, and this salad is so light that it makes a great accompaniment for the kebabs. There are many variants of Greek salad around the world, most of them having lettuce.Depending on preferences, a vinaigrette or lemon herb dressing can be used to bring in tanginess.
Health Benefits
- Cucumber is a natural source of Fiber. It helps in digestion and improving overall gut health.
Ingredients
tomatoes, chopped : 3
cucumbers, sliced: 2
small red onion, sliced: 1
freshly ground black pepper and salt for added taste
tsp olive oil: 4
tsp dried oregano: 1 1/2
pack crumbled feta cheese : 3 (200g)
a handful of black Greek olives, pitted
How To Make Mediterranean Greek Salad
- To a shallow salad bowl, add fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and mix them well
- Sprinkle salt as per taste and allow it to sit till the drawsall the natural juices from the tomato and cucumber.
- Trickle the olive oil and finally sprinkle oreganoand pepper.
- Sprinkle pieces of feta cheese and olives over the salad and then serve.
Trivia
The US is the largest consumer of salad in the world.The largest salad in the world was made in Romania weighing 41,998 pounds.