Jamie Oliver Greek Salad

This easy and vibrant Greek salad from Jamie Oliver is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal. Packed with creamy feta, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, it’s a simple dish that you can customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Refreshing and full of flavor, it’s ideal for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 medium ripe tomato (about 180g / 6.3 oz)
• 200g (7 oz) ripe cherry tomatoes
• 1 beef tomato (about 250g / 8.8 oz)
• 1 medium red onion, peeled
• 1 cucumber
• 1 green pepper
• A handful of fresh dill
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• A large handful of black olives, stoned
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) good-quality Greek extra virgin olive oil
• 200g (7 oz) block of feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon (1.5g) dried oregano

Jamie Oliver Greek Salad

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Cut the medium tomato into wedges, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the beef tomato into large rounds. Place all the tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Slice the red onion very finely and add it to the tomatoes.
2. Slice the Cucumber and Pepper: Use a fork to scratch grooves down the sides of the cucumber skin, then slice it into thick rounds. Deseed the green pepper, slice it into rings, and add it to the salad along with the cucumber.
3. Add Fresh Herbs and Olives: Roughly chop the dill and most of the mint leaves (reserve some for garnish), then add them to the salad. Squeeze the olives over the salad to season the vegetables, then drop them in.
4. Season and Toss: Sprinkle with sea salt, drizzle with red wine vinegar and olive oil, then toss everything together gently with your hands. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
5. Serve: Place the block of feta on top of the salad, sprinkle with dried oregano and reserved mint leaves, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes: For the best flavor, make sure your tomatoes are fully ripe. They should be juicy and fragrant to enhance the salad’s taste.
• Gently toss the salad: Be careful not to break up the feta or squash the vegetables—toss gently to keep the textures intact.
• Don’t skimp on olive oil: A good-quality Greek extra virgin olive oil is key for bringing out the fresh flavors of the salad.
• Serve immediately: Greek salad is best served right away, as the vegetables stay crisp and fresh when eaten immediately after tossing.

How To Store Leftovers?

Let the leftover Greek salad cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 105g/ 3.7 oz)

• Calories: 239
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8.7g
• Total Carbohydrate: 8.7g
• Sugars: 7.7g
• Protein: 9g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Smoked Fish Salad
• Jamie Oliver Fennel Salad
• Jamie Oliver Duck Salad
• Jamie Oliver Chickpea Salad