🥗 Greek Salad with Yogurt Dressing

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🥗 Greek Salad with Yogurt Dressing

🧾 Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 2 cups cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup black or Kalamata olives
  • 150–200g feta cheese (cubed or crumbled)
  • 1 green bell pepper (optional, sliced)

For the yogurt dressing:

  • 1 cup thick plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint (chopped, optional)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables

  • Wash and chop all vegetables.
  • Place cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and pepper into a large bowl.

2. Make the yogurt dressing

  • In a separate bowl, mix:
    • Yogurt
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice
    • Herbs
    • Salt & pepper
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the salad

  • Add feta cheese to the salad bowl.
  • Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad.
  • Gently toss everything together.

4. Serve

  • Sprinkle a little oregano or drizzle olive oil on top (optional).
  • Serve chilled with bread or pita.

🍽️ Tips

  • Use thick yogurt for best texture.
  • Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for better flavor.
  • Add grilled chicken if you want a protein boost.

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