Chopped Greek Salad with Homemade Dressing • Craving Some Creativity

Name: Chopped Greek Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Red Onion (thinly sliced); 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted ); 1 Green Pepper (stems removed and cut into rings); 1 1/2 cup Grape Tomatoes (sliced in half lengthwise, you can use diced Roma or slicing tomatoes too.); 1 1/2 cup Cucumber (quartered, seeded and sliced into chunks); 8 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled or cubed); Fresh Black Pepper

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This delicious Chopped Greek Salad is as delicious and fresh as it is easy to make, packed with so much flavor. With fresh ingredients, some simple chopping, and a little shaking, you've got the seriously best-tasting easy Greek side dish recipe!

Closeup of greek salad ingredients including tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and peppers.

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Easy salad recipes make quick and healthy side dishes. Or a great light lunch option. We also love Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, and Strawberry Walnut Salad. And these delicious recipes take less than 15 minutes to make.

This Greek salad is amazing for two reasons: a variety of fresh ingredients and a fantastic homemade Greek dressing! It’s as easy as chopping up the veggies and tossing in the dressing and it’s almost perfect!

Make this as a dinner salad on top of a bed of lettuce with grilled chicken. Or use it as a side dish for potlucks! It’s ALWAYS delicious!

Ingredients and Substitution Notes

Salads are some of the most forgiving recipes. Some days you may want more or less red onion, for example. That’s totally ok! Below are some notes on the ingredients I choose for this:

Greek salad ingredients with text labels.

Olives: Pitted kalamata olives are traditionally used since they originate from Greece, but you can try black olives, castelvetrano, or another of your favorite varieties.

Ripe Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes work great, although they are not traditional. I prefer them over slicing tomatoes such as Roma tomatoes since they are firmer and won’t make it too runny.

Fresh Cucumbers: A staple of Greek food, make sure you have your cucumbers chopped up for this no lettuce Greek salad recipe. You don’t have to remove the seeds, but I do it to prevent it from being too runny.

Feta Cheese: Creamy feta cheese crumbles or a block of feta work great and tie in those Mediterranean flavors we love. I cube my feta since this is usually served for parties and picnics and spreads the flavors throughout.

Peppers: Green peppers are more traditional while Peperoncini peppers are easy to find no matter the season. Peperoncini is actually an Italian Pepper.

Below is how I cut my veggies to the desired size (pictured below).

Overhead of vegetables in a chopped salad to show texture and bite sized cuts.

Homemade Greek Dressing

I have featured my tasty Feta Greek Dressing in the recipe card. It’s zesty and more flavorful than any store-bought option! A total must for any summer salad, but especially for this. You can also make the dressing in advance to allow the flavors to blend. It also makes a great marinade.

However, I understand not everyone wants to mix up their own dressing. In that case, I would either recommend Ken’s Steakhouse Greek Dressing, or a generous sprinkling of the best tasting Olive Oil and a dash of oregano and salt.

Homemade Greek dressing in a bottle on a table.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

I like using grape tomatoes because they are firmer and won’t make it too runny as it sits. However, slicing tomato types are more traditional.
Removing the cucumber seeds is up to your preference.
Green peppers are most traditional but red or yellow bell pepper or pepperoncini peppers are fine.
If making ahead, leave the dressing and the feta on the side until just ready to serve to keep the veggies crisp. This way, your salad will stay fresh and delicious.

What to serve with Greek Salad?

For a party or as a side dish, serve it with some crusty, thin-sliced bread or a loaf like traditional Psomi Spitko.

Serve it as a side dish for comforting meals such as Easy Italian Sausage Pasta Bake, Mediterranean Salmon, or Grilled Pork Chops.

For a hearty pairing, give soups such as Meatball Soup, Chicken and Kale Soup, or Chicken and Wild Rice Soup a try. All add something different to the mix.

Greek salad filled with lettuce, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, feta cheese in large white bowl.

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Frequently asked questions

Can this be prepped ahead of time?

If you plan to make this recipe in advance, leave the dressing off to the side so the veggies remain crisp.

How can I make this a dinner meal?

Adding different proteins such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tuna makes it a complete meal. To make it a traditional salad, you only need to add romaine lettuce and croutons. You can also add a dash of dried oregano or throw in a few deliciously salty capers to the mix!

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