Greek Salad Recipe

  • Yield:

    6 to 8 servings

  • Total Time:

    20 mins

  • Prep Time:

    20 mins

  • Cook Time:

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black medium grind pepper
  • 1/3 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
  • Salad
  • 1 seedless cucumber, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 plum tomatoes, 1-inch diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Step 1) For the dressing, combine lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl; set aside for 2 minutes to blend flavors. Whisk in oil.
  2. Step 2) Add diced vegetables and stir until well coated. Pour mixture into serving dish. Top with feta cheese, olives and parsley.
  3. Recipe Tip: This refreshing salad turns into a light dinner when paired with fresh warm pita wedges. Also, try this tasty dressing as a marinade for grilled chicken or shrimp.