Jamie Oliver Greek Salad Recipe – 15 Minute Meals

This easy Jamie Oliver Greek Salad from his 15-Minute Meals is a quick, fresh, and vibrant dish. Packed with crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s a nutritious and delicious meal that comes together in no time. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking!

Ingredients Needed

• 1 cucumber
• 4 tomatoes, on the vine
• 1 green pepper
• 6 black olives (stone in)
• 1 red onion, peeled
• Extra virgin olive oil (about 4 tbsp / 60ml)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Red wine vinegar (about 2 tbsp / 30ml)
• 1 lemon
• 200g (7oz) block of feta cheese
• A few sprigs of flowering oregano
• A small bunch of fresh mint

How To Make Greek Salad – 15 Minute Meals

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Scratch a fork down the sides of the cucumber to create deep grooves in the skin, then chop into erratic slices at an angle. Roughly chop the tomatoes, and deseed, and slice the pepper lengthways, then add all the chopped veg to a salad bowl.
2. Add Olives and Onion: Remove the stones from the olives and tear them into the bowl. Halve and finely slice the red onion (or shave with a speed peeler), then add it to the bowl.
3. Dress the Salad: Drizzle over a good amount of extra virgin olive oil (about 4 tbsp), sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, and add a splash of red wine vinegar (about 2 tbsp).
4. Toss and Finish: Toss everything together, then squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Break the feta into halves and place on top of the salad. Add flowering oregano, drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil, and scatter mint leaves over the top.

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Veggies: The key to a great Greek salad is fresh ingredients. Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for the best flavor.
• Go Easy on the Onion: Red onions can be strong, so slice them thinly or shave them with a speed peeler for a milder taste.
• Don’t Overdo the Vinegar: A splash of red wine vinegar adds a tangy kick, but too much can overpower the other flavors. Start with a little and adjust.
• Let it Rest: After tossing the salad, let it sit for a few minutes. This gives the flavors time to mingle and become even more delicious.

How To Store Leftovers?

Let the leftover Greek salad cool to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 105 grams)

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 14.5g
• Saturated Fat: 7.5g
• Total Carbohydrate: 9.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
• Sugars: 8.2g
• Protein: 10.1g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Grilled Vegetable Salad
• Jamie Oliver Greek Salad
• Jamie Oliver Smoked Fish Salad
• Jamie Oliver Fennel Salad