Easy Greek Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

Recipe Title: Easy Greek Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

Brief Description: This refreshing Greek salad is a perfect light and healthy meal or side dish that comes together quickly and is bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

- 1 cucumber, diced

- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Lemon Herb Dressing:

- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, pitted Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

4. Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Serve the Greek salad immediately as a refreshing and nutritious meal or as a side dish.

Special Tips or Variations:

- You can add some chopped grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a heartier main course.

- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or capers.

- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute it with a dairy-free alternative.