Smoked Greek Salad
Elevate your summer gatherings with this Smoked Greek Salad, a vibrant blend of fresh vegetables infused with smoky flavors. Each bite combines juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for barbecues or light lunches, this salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumbers, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Smoke the Vegetables: Preheat your grill or smoker. Lightly char the cherry tomatoes until grill marks appear.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine smoked tomatoes with cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize by adding seasonal veggies or grilled chicken for extra protein. For a nutty twist, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or walnuts.