For the ultimate Greek Salad, tone down the raw onion flavor with a simple vinaigrette. Then complete this classic with lots of colorful vegetables and plenty of feta cheese.
To make the dressing, in a large bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste (I like ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper).
Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion and marinate at least 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
To the bowl with the dressing, add tomatoes, green bell pepper, and olives. Toss to combine and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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Notes
Cucumbers: If you use hothouse, Persian, or other thin-skinned cucumbers, peeling and seeding is optional.
Red onions: 1 cup of onions may sound like a lot, but you temper the harsh raw flavor after a few minutes of marinade time in the vinaigrette.
Tomatoes: Substitute chopped tomatoes if you want (you'll want about 12 ounces).
Bell peppers: Green bell peppers are traditional, but you can use red, yellow, or orange peppers.
Yield: This recipe serves 4 as a side dish.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to meal prep the salad, leave out the feta cheese until the day you are going to eat it.
Make ahead: The Greek salad dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator. The vegetables can be prepped the day before and stored separately in the refrigerator.
More mix-ins: Get creative with cubed avocado, a can of chickpeas, your favorite fresh herbs, or even 8 ounces cooked pasta (drained and cooled).
Make the dressing your own: Try adding a teaspoon of honey, a minced clove of garlic, or a pinch of red pepper flakes.