Easy Greek Salad Recipe

[@ΜαριάνναΔρούζα]

Hello from Greece! For those who are wondering, Greek salad doesnt contain lettuce. Also, we dont use netheir mustard nor thyme in the dressing. But its always good to see your videos and trying your recipes. Thank you!

[@janetholmes6659]

Hello to Greece. Would you kindly please tell me how authentic Greek dressing is made. I had some today at a Greek restaurant and I did not taste any vinegar.

[@ΜαριάνναΔρούζα]

@@janetholmes6659 Good morning! In Greek salad, anyone can put whatever he wants. The dressing in restaurant, normally is optional. Although, we prefer a combination of olive oil, salt , oregano and some people put vinegar too. Vinegar is something extra that elevates the plate, but not all people like it. So, its up to you. Hope i helped :)

[@janetholmes6659]

@@ΜαριάνναΔρούζα Yes you did. Thanks. Does it matter what brand of olive oil to use?

[@ΜαριάνναΔρούζα]

@@janetholmes6659 Nah. But its better taste to choose virgin olive oil. But not too much. Because it has a full flavour.

[@leticia1882]

how do you spell Greek salad in Greek? I want to look it up and maybe find some authentic recipes

[@panpani5079]

I recommend adding feta cheese after tossing the salad with dressing. That will keep the fresh taste of cheese instead of it being soaked in oil. But it depends what you like.

[@Sonicxis4ever]

I discovered this on another person’s KZbin channel and I agree with you. I actually add the dressing last! It tastes better that way for me

[@raygarcia9543o5]

Wonderful TiP ❤️😅👀👌

[@marioabong5548]

Xy

[@marioabong5548]

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[@RexGalilae]

I do this too. I also just hate seeing nice chunks of feta get mixed up and semi-liquify inside the dressing

[@austindriggs]

Dressing 3:24: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lemon zest 1 tsp fresh thyme 2 tbsp fresh oregano 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp honey mustard 1/2 lemon juice (2tbsp) 1/2 tsp salt This needs the olives and feta to round out it's flavor.

[@mehaqahtan5677]

Thanks

[@marcar7777]

❤

[@renahagley3039]

Thank you!

[@TheNewMediaoftheDawn]

Greek salad is truly fantastic. Yes bread and salad seems like real old fashioned neighbourhood Greeks, cheers🎉

[@randorguy4113]

IT'S YOUR SALAD....... I love it the way you say it. Coming to think of it, after all, it is my frickin' salad!!!!

[@ChrisCannon-m6y]

I know this is a four year old video but I made this for my sister per request and I used your video and she absolutely loved it thank you!!!

[@emergnurse]

You are my hero! Made greek salad twice already using your recipe and it’s a hit. I have to make it 2x a week now😊. Thank you for sharing your recipe, chef! I enjoy your cool and friendly personality! All the best!

[@roberthanlen6036]

Seriously - the best part of this was seeing you adjust the flavours in the dressing. Too many online chefs taste and simply accept. Great recipe. I'm adjusting it to make cold tartlets as finger food for a party.

[@JonesFamUnlimited]

My thoughts too lol

[@pukingmomchannel9511]

Thank you for your videos and cooking channel. I made the Greek Salad recipe and when I ate it I felt better than I have in months. I’ve been going through a tough pregnancy and lost 25 lbs. After eating your recipe, I feel so much better and can enjoy eating again. Please keep making more videos and your recipes are amazing.

[@arlinefine2349]

This salad has become tops for my 11 year old granddaughter. Thank you so very much😊

[@j.a.5399]

2:00 I love the brine of the Kalamati olives to mix with olive oil and make a dressing.😋

[@shamika5300]

I absolutely love Greek salad , this dish looks so delicious 🤤

[@athomewithnika6459]

I am from Azerbaijan and WE love it. We call it shepherd’s salat. Only herbs differ because we use what is national and traditional to our tastes. I love the freshness of this. Thank you for this mouthwatering video😍

[@Stayleanandsexy]

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[@HarrisPilton789]

What herbs do you put in your salad?

[@barbryll8596]

Probably one of the most delectable salads! I love the strong flavours.....it's especially nice to make when you have tomatoes and cucumbers fresh from your garden yumm!

[@bluefyre911]

I made this salad and dressing a few weeks ago, with my seared lamb chops...It was the best fresh salad ever...I always buy it from the local carryouts, but never made Greek salad on my own...This was the absolute best salad and dressing I ever made...2 thumbs up and 10 stars for this

[@donaldbrown2206]

Without any mixing Ken's Greek salad dressing is perfect.

[@Rosiee._.21]

I am greek and I LOVE greek salad. We have it almost everyday with my family. But I really wanted a new recipe this time... And yours is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. The tastier I've ever tried !!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@adammougkal1207]

then mboris na valis piperges stin salata

[@krydlee5743]

I'm from Bulgaria and we eat something called 'Shopska Salad'. It's basically Greek salad but instead of Feta cheese, we use another cheese that is really similar called 'Sirene' and it's delicious. In my family, we don't put garnish and oregano, etc. we just use tomatoes, cucumber, onion, sirene, olive oil, and vinegar. (I prefer mine without onion, but that's just my opinion. Thanks for this awesome video. I think I'm going to make some right now with olives..

[@fisichella78]

We have this also in Romania and instead of feta we use Romanian traditional white cheese

[@AA-hx8yw]

thats why this is a greek salad he posted

[@richardallen3810]

I have this everyday in the summer for lunch. I add a little romaine and croutons too. Delicious. Love all you do.

[@dellriat9026]

I tried it and I just love the crunchiness of those fresh vegetables.. If you are dieting, that would be the perfect salad to have , because it is appetizing and it is filling.

[@araberachi]

I'm a 19 yo beginner chef and I am planning on taking culinary classes at my community college next semester. You are a true inspiration to me and I love how you go into detail about specific things, I learn something with every video you post! I just wanted to say thank you for your amazing content (along with all your cute jokes xD) and I can't wait to see more from you! I was wondering if we could possibly see more soup recipes from you, I'm a big fan of soup. Maybe like a nice calming summer soup? Best regards from Texas!

[@araberachi]

it would also be amazing to see you go live here on KZbin and give out random tips and do another Q&A! :)

[@cvspvr]

@@araberachi how did it go?

[@awakingthesleepers35]

I tried this tonight and both my husband and I LOVED it! Thank you so much. A new favorite now!

[@mikemorrissey5467]

Made this at work for the staff and clients and it came out pretty good. Very basic in flavor and easy to make. I do have to say though that it will get mushy as long as you have sliced tomatoes in it (unless you remove the pulp).

[@RPW1958]

Thank you for the recipe. I can't wait to send this video to my friends who don't believe me when I tell them that a true Greek Salad contains no lettuce! True Greek Salads are hard to find in restaurants in the USA. Can't wait to make this!

[@KaraCarsafliGelin]

Yes,during winter months when cucumbers were not avalible (or too expensive to buy) substituted with lettuce.

[@jennyagelo3287]

I agree. I'm originally from the Greek mountains and we never make our salads with lettuce. Only tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, oil salt and oregano, feta cheese and olives are optional for us. Here in the USA they make them so different

[@giabrehm4303]

It is true, in many contries they use lettuce and that is wrong

[@giabrehm4303]

@@jennyagelo3287I am agree

[@dusk5956]

That is totally fine with me! It taste so much better without the lettuce. The size and texture of the lettuce throws it off. Not Greek, but the food has grown to be one of my favorites!

[@craigdolvey6224]

Recipes for Greek salad vary so much from village to village let alone the islands . This is a nicely balanced mix of ingredients and I like the dressing. I am a bit of an oregano 🌿 freak so I use extra dried as well as the fresh.

[@cher128bx]

Just finished making and in the process of eating this Greek Salad. In a word, "Yum!" Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@antigoni848]

I'm Greek and this salad looks delicious! I'm gonna have it this week

[@byDsign]

I use heirloom variety cherry tomatoes whole instead of slicing larger variety tomatoes. Love Greek salad! ♥♥♥

[@angietyndall7337]

Opa! I love Greek food; etc. Every year, since I was a child, I would go to the Greek Festival here in my state. 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@cheekychicka]

I always make my dressing first and then add the sliced onions. I find letting them sit in the dressing will take some of the strong bite out of them so that they don’t overpower the rest of the ingredients. In the time it takes me to chop everything, the onions have mellowed. I also agree with another comment about adding the feta cheese last so that the flavour stays unique and fresh. Thanks for sharing this! I’m going to try adding the mustard, something I’ve never tried before.

[@arodude2591]

The kalamati olives are the kicker. They make this salad delicious

[@sume6103]

Hey ! I followed your recipe and now it has become my all time favorite!! I have been eating greek salad twice a week! Thank you!!!

[@gloriavalles910]

All of your ingredients blend in well to make your greek salad so delicious!

[@Vicky-ws8yz]

Looks delicious! I’m Greek and cannot wait to try this!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thank you!

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

@@PreppyKitchen nice man , but I don't like to mix acids like lemons or lime with cheese or milk products , I make it with feta cheese , black olives , onions tomatoes and cucumbers and some olive oil , I like to keep it simple

[@oppongn]

Your excitement about this salad is enough of an inventive to give this recipie a try! Thank you!

[@elenac.6437]

We Greeks love our oregano!!! Just started watching and when i saw the recipe i thought oh okay let's see if they do it right... And it looks soooo amazing!!!♥️🇬🇷

[@taslimajahan8398]

I tried this recipe recently and came out very well…my friends loved it and requested me to prepare again.

[@lafunn6756]

Today, I made this salad again, and it is better than the first time I made it. My family loves it. Thank you!!

[@janicaleflore]

Excellent tip about avoiding pits by cutting the olives, thanks!

[@debbywilson327]

Yay! I love watching your channel buts hard to find recipes that are desserts. My husband is diabetic and I’m on Keto. This Greek salad will be on my table tonight. Thanks!

[@lynettedundon1410]

Who woulda thought of honey mustard in the dressing? I've got to try this. Thanks. Made it tonight. Its amazing!

[@asmaa9195]

This is my favourite salad ever I can have it all the time and I'll still crave it! Never thought of making it myself 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@hijabibeautiful]

Same! I can eat it everyday but I put finely chopped romain and anchovies in it with no dressing

[@cuisinepartner443]

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[@sammysworld5485]

I just luv ur cooking channel. This was such a easy to follow recipe. I never seemed to get this salad right. Now it’s perfect! The dressing came out great despite not adding the honey mustard. TY!

[@keg10609]

Love the addition of onion to the sauce. Can’t wait to try it that way.

[@katerinamathiehorne5392]

My mum makes a potatoe, kalamata olives, onions and tomato salad, same dressing....so good. My Papou would only eat paximathia or stale bread lol

[@ArthurineJavier]

I made this salad tonight and it turned out delicious!! My partner is now a big fun of salads and loved it, she even repeated. Thank you so much for sharing your dishes and explaining so easy to understand. Not the first recipe I have made with your videos!

[@leannaayrapetyan4077]

When I went to Greece, they would always put a block of feta cheese on top of the salad instead of crumbling 😍 both delicious!

[@vimala5965]

I made this salad few times using your recipe. It’s delicious, my friends love it too. Simple and easy. ❤

[@smileytow1925]

I made this for a family party! Everyone enjoyed it! My husband who normally would not eat something like this said he didn’t know I made it and that he had some and liked it! ❤️💕 thank you for sharing!

[@marcosagundez7827]

Wow that salad looked absolutely scrumptious... nice to know fun facts about your childhood. And your roots

[@PlayingTarot]

I've always done it like chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and onions, with Feta cheese and some capers, seasoned with salt, pepper and olive oil, but now I'm going to enhance my recipe, thanks.

[@SS90880]

My favorite salad!!!! I eat this at least once a week. Can't wait to try your recipe.

[@picantesworld7723]

John, I love Greek salad. Yours look good! I just found out I'm part Greek. Yay!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Congratulations! Very cool.

[@ΘανάσηςΝτουμανης-ψ4π]

❤ Η καλύτερη σαλάτα. Μόνο ελληνική. Η καλύτερη διατροφή. Πολλά φιλιά from Greece

[@whiteclouddakota1451]

Just made this, the most unique taste I have ever had, thank you.

[@bettymassanja881]

Thanks a lot for your recipe and I am going to use it from tomorrow, here in Tanzania, East Africa. Thanks.

[@deirdremacdougall8415]

Omg that made so hungry for a Greek salad ! Love this recipe Very authentic you need that lemon and salt just the perfect amount I was taught by a wonderful Greek cook ! And , Personally after eating English cukes ...that is all I love to use. Bravo on how you showed how to use the fresh oregano it exactly how to do it .. Remembering the smell in Greece of Gardens thought I was in Heaven ! The first time I went to Rhodes I had a salad there and found out all over Greece you just weren't going find lettuce lol .I adjusted and had no choice was there on my honeymoon getting a very quick lesson in Greek Cuisine. One month in Greece came home 10 pounds heavier lol .Still one of my favorite foods ever ! Lol Did guess you were Greek by the way ha was convinced you were from first video lol And, Now I know why you made the best Spinach pie recipe with your Mom also who I think is great ! And , would Love to see more of with you . Love the dressing you made perfect but never tried it with mustard will have to give that a go. Thanks again for another great video your channel is absolutely the best ! I am always learning from you and your quite funny also !

[@yvonnesantiago7637]

Great recipe with excellent tips. I always cut Greek olives in half too.

[@dorisbarnes5618]

I just love the way you treat yourself to taste the food love you KZbin videos

[@YouSoCute2000]

l have been eating this salad, modified a few ingridients but followed most of your steps...l love it!!! clean and simple!! thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@fortheloveofmoon]

Yum 😋 Greek salad 🥗 is truly one of the best salads. Love how you just grabbed the olives with your hands. Ha!

[@MrSeropamine]

If you have not tried this, I encourage you.. it's just fantastic. As the guy says, you can customise it: I love onion, so I put heaps, and I also love a tangy flavor so I put heaps of vinegar. This salad, plus some good crusty bread = an excellent meal. Also, you can use dried versions of all those herbs if you don't have them OR omit them all entirely and just use a bit of black pepper (NO salt! The cheese and olives are saturated in salt) it still tastes fantastic

[@rheahayes3149]

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[@catlyt682]

Greek here and living in Greece. I have to say I have never seen anybody here add vinegar and lemon juice to their χωριάτικη σαλάτα (Greek salad). Certainly no honey/mustard!! Salt, oregano and olive oil straight into the bowl and mix. That's all. But of course everyone has their personal taste.

[@BaibaVulgaris]

Akis Petratzikis added both honey and vinegrto his Greek salad.....

[@peuko1]

Vinegar we do sometimes, not the rest for sure

[@peuko1]

@@BaibaVulgaris Akis's recipe was disappointing

[@marameria8612]

Σωστή cat!!!

[@anitam415]

I bought salads from Panera Bread yesterday, got home and they were HORRABBLE, the greens were totally old and wilted I threw it in the garbage. Sooooooooo I found the recipe and made my own today and it came out so delicious, thank you for sharing, I love your cooking video's. 🥰

[@lorraineayres5724]

I AGREE !! Panera Bread is the worst.

[@andrewmcgee1001]

Looks fantastic! I love Greek salads...thanks so much for sharing.

[@nickshouseofdisco8240]

That's a heavenly salad. I've made it several times. Don't know why i stopped? Thanks for reminding me.

[@belindamarie3222]

I made it right along with you..I love love Greek food. Hope I didn't make it into something else by adding minced garlic. I just have to have minced garlic in most of all my salad dressing's. So yummy! Thx for sharing your recipe!

[@tessyamos7527]

I love Greek salad,so I'll try your recipe for a change.Thanks looks delicious.

[@HeartBreakHigh]

Now, this is my kinda way to make a salad, rough chopping all the way! 🙌🏾😁 I forget how tasty a greek salad is. Thank you for sharing!

[@bbmomof3]

Thank you for this recipe. I made it for my husband today and he loved it.❤

[@0boateng862]

I came across you only this week and have already tried two of your recipes, this one being the first. It was absolutely delicious!!!!!!. I love it. I 'm so happy to know you and your videos and I am sure they'll change my eating life forever. Love you John x

[@theresaoneill6525]

I love this salad without the olives but I've had it served over potato salad. I guess that was just the restaurant I ate at.. delicious!!

[@gregedgar6012]

Truly one of, if not my favorite salad.

[@ginab3452]

A must try and the dressing with honey mustard. .yum

[@magalypalmer475]

As a man you have a lot of style how to make a Greek salad I love that salad lol.Love from Houston.

[@MegaYourkidding]

thanks it was great. I made a turkey dinner for 20 of my friends and I made this salad. They are Mexican and went crazy about it along with the turkey dinner. Thanks

[@paulinoeugenia2660]

The tanginess taste, reminds me of a Cesar salad. Looks delicious 🎉

[@AlysiasArtStudio]

Making this tonight, I have marinated kalamata olives I made in culinary school with preserved lemons 👏👏👏

[@sternits]

My Mother (1st generation American from Italian family) made the best salad similar to this with cucumber, tomato, sweet onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. She also served it with stale bread cubes to soak up the dressing. I guess Italians and Greeks are salad cousins.

[@tmcginnis21144]

Thank you! I having been craving this salad. I don’t want to go to a restaurant. The dressing sounds great too!

[@deborahlopez7147]

I make this exactly by your recipe. My so and I love it and it has become a family favorite

[@mariatzalla9708]

Quite interesting recipe. We never use lemon or mustard on a greek salad but I really like your vinaigrette and I will give it a try.

[@Xintheclouds]

I'm going to try that dressing and use it on other things. It sounds SO GOOD.

[@lisaford9063]

I will be making this salad except for the olive and bell peppers 😊 I love his recipes

[@TheLUCYCAT]

I love the way you describe this. It's as if I did not even have to make it. I tasted it through you.

[@Ladycarr]

1st time I made the salad that I love Also never made dressing from scratch. It was DELICIOUS 😋😋😋 Thanks

[@kathypollari7122]

My husband says this is the best he's ever had and I must agree, cuz I was never a fan. But now I am. Thanks

[@thelasonj]

I could eat that entire bowl. Thanks for the recipe. I will make this! Yum!

[@Buaastroctyes]

I’m so crazy over Mediterranean food! It’s healthy and so gooddddd

[@itsmenelson3010]

I made this and I found it soo delicious and my whole family loved it 😁😁😁Red onion complements the dish without giving an overpowering onion taste and the feta cheese tops off the vegetables. The dressing is on point and really does provide an enticing taste. Also, I'm 12! Which just shows how easy to make it is, definitely recommend this quick, easy, inexpensive and healthy dish to anyone who's struggling what to make for tea. 11/10

[@stealthytrapper2328]

Healthy? There's 1/4 cup of oil and a bunch of cheese in there bro. 🤣 Still delicious tho

[@islembriki4280]

In my country we have pretty much the same salad with the same bases (tomato/cucomber and onion ) but you can add some apple and the dressing is simple (olive oil / salt / black pepper and dry mint) we eat it like that in summer its very refreching salad and i invite you to try it out , also you can add many other things to this sald as green pepper , tuna , olives , capers and so on .

[@MarlanaPolis]

I didn’t know you were Greek! Me too🙋🏻‍♀️ this is my favorite salad, so simple but so delicious

[@ranman4223]

Marlana Polis He’s Greek and Mexican

[@jennifertrinta43]

Watching this made me so hungry😁💕 I am obsessed with greek salad in particular. 💕

[@100percentnotabear]

That mix dressing in a jar, and tasting it before adding technique is smart

[@victoriavictoria846]

Oh you're making my mouth water ! Yup this is what I'm making for lunch 😊

[@kimgarofalo4718]

I enjoy watching everything you make. You are so pleasant. I’m left handed also. ❤️

[@thomassantin3580]

You are great. I love Greek salad without lettuce and potatoe salad

[@1969dorothea]

best salad ever!! kisses from Greece

[@AnnoulaXeni]

Writing from Greece: would consider leaving the honey mustard and vinegar out (although I'll bet it's good) and definitely adding in capers! Otherwise, very nice version indeed, and pretty faithful to the better end of traditional horiatiki salads.

[@mickfarrell6622]

I think the mustard is needed as a emulsifier.

[@jale.shirin]

Love ❤From *Azerbaijan* 🇦🇿 This is like *herdsman* salad from our cuisine.very delicious. Cucumber Onion Tomato Sweet basil( reyhan) Coriander Fennel Cheese Pepper Salt Lemon