One Bowl Greek Salad

One Bowl Greek Salad with salty feta, tangy olives and flavor packed tomatoes is a stellar match for the zing of fresh oregano. Tossed with refreshing cucumber and perched on a bed of crisp romaine One Bowl Greek Salad is a favorite.

“On the wide level acres of the valley the topsoil lay deep and fertile. It required only a rich winter of rain to make it break forth in grass and flowers. The spring flowers in a wet year were unbelievable. The whole valley floor, and the foothills too, would be carpeted with lupins and poppies.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

My oregano plant thrives in the winter. It had outgrown its’ space and got a good trim. Oregano is very pungent when fresh. It pairs well with other strong and assertive flavors. One Bowl Greek Salad with salty feta, tangy olives and flavor packed tomatoes is a stellar match for the zing of fresh oregano. Tossed with refreshing cucumber and perched on a bed of crisp romaine One Bowl Greek Salad is a favorite.

Salad making has gotten easier with the infinite options of pre-washed packaged greens. It’s easy to grab a bottled dressing too. Unfortunately the ingredients on the dressing bottle may not be as easy to understand as the label on the lettuce package. In the time it takes to read the ingredient label homemade salad dressing can be yours. A few ingredients can make a fresh dressing that costs less too. Even better, mix the dressing in the bowl before adding the salad and clean up just got easier too. The dressing for One Bowl Greek Salad is minimal, less than expected, just the right amount. That’s the beauty of One Bowl Greek Salad, tossed with feta, olives, cucumber and tomatoes the oregano laced dressing brings all the flavors together in this easy salad.

Essentials

I like to splurge on goat milk feta (the flavor is amazing) but any good feta cheese is fine. Small chunks are better than feta crumbles in the One Bowl Greek Salad. The pop of flavor from small chunks of salty feta is a key component of this vibrant salad. Most feta is packaged in brine, different brands have different amounts of salt. Sample the salad before serving and add more salt if desired. Leftovers of the One Bowl Greek Salad make a great lunch, keep the romaine separate and add just before serving. Make this salad now with fresh oregano and springtime lettuce. As spring tumbles into summer make this salad with in season cucumbers and tomatoes.

1. In a medium sized bowl add the olive oil, wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper, whisk to combine. To the bowl add the cut tomatoes and cucumber, the diced feta and the sliced olives. Scoop down to the bottom of the bowl, lifting the dressing to coat all the salad ingredients, gently folding them together. Depending on the brand of feta cheese and personal preference add more salt if desired. Serve the One Bowl Greek Salad on a bed of sliced romaine.