DinnerCountGreek Salad
Cucumber and tomatoes are cut into chunks and tossed with thinly sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and an oregano vinaigrette. This salad has no lettuce and needs no cooking. The feta is crumbled over the top at the very end so it stays in pieces. It goes well with anything from the grill and with the gyros.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- Cucumber1 each
- Roma tomatoes3 each
- Red onion¼ each
- Feta cheese4 oz
- Kalamata olives½ cup
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Red wine vinegar1 tbsp
- Oregano1 tsp
How Much to Make for 2, 4, 6, or 8
For 2 people, you’ll need ½ cucumber, 1½ Roma tomatoes, and 2 oz feta cheese.
For 4 people, you’ll need 1 cucumber, 3 Roma tomatoes, and 4 oz feta cheese.
For 6 people, you’ll need 1½ cucumbers, 4½ Roma tomatoes, and 6 oz feta cheese.
For 8 people, you’ll need 2 cucumbers, 6 Roma tomatoes, and 8 oz feta cheese.
| Ingredient | For 2 | For 4 | For 6 | For 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | ½ each | 1 each | 1½ each | 2 each |
| Roma tomatoes | 1½ each | 3 each | 4½ each | 6 each |
| Red onion | ¼ each | ¼ each | ½ each | ½ each |
| Feta cheese | 2 oz | 4 oz | 6 oz | 8 oz |
| Kalamata olives | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup | 1 cup |
| Olive oil | 1½ tbsp | 3 tbsp | 4½ tbsp | 6 tbsp |
| Red wine vinegar | 1½ tsp | 1 tbsp | 1½ tbsp | 2 tbsp |
| Oregano | ½ tsp | 1 tsp | 1½ tsp | 2 tsp |
The amounts are rounded to what you can measure at home. Pounds are rounded to the nearest quarter or third, cups to the marks on a measuring cup, and spoons to real measuring spoons. An egg stays whole. Because of the rounding, some amounts are the same at two sizes.
- For 6: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 6 adult portions, which is roughly 1.5 times the recipe. This is more than the recipe assumes, so use a bigger bowl or two bowls.
- For 8: This recipe is written for 4 adult-size portions. You are cooking about 8 adult portions, which is roughly 2 times the recipe. This is more than the recipe assumes, so use a bigger bowl or two bowls.
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Steps
- Cut the cucumber and the Roma tomatoes into chunks, not slices, and put them in a large bowl. Chunks are easier to pick up with a fork.
- Slice the red onion as thinly as you can. Pit the kalamata olives if they have pits, and cut them in half. Add the onion and the olives to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, the red wine vinegar, and the oregano together. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top at the end, so it stays in pieces and does not disappear into the dressing. Serve the salad cold.
Good to Know
- Contains Milk. This comes from the ingredient names, so it is not a complete list. The ingredient names do not show what is inside a jar, a mix, or a sauce, and formulas change. For an allergy or intolerance, read the package every time, and never decide from this line.
