Classic Greek Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for vegetarians)
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, and kalamata olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and dried oregano to make the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
5. Serve the classic Greek salad immediately.

Classic Greek Salad is a refreshing and delicious salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. This salad is packed with fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and green bell pepper. The addition of pitted kalamata olives gives the salad a briny and salty flavor, while the optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy and tangy note (omit for vegans). The dressing is a simple mixture of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and dried oregano, making it a classic Greek combination. This salad is easy to put together and makes a great addition to any meal.