{"id":179852,"title":"Greek Salad","modified":"2026-10-03T00:38:49+02:00","plain":"A Greek salad that keeps things simple: tomatoes, cucumber, crumbled feta and two kinds of olives, with no lettuce or bell pepper.\n\n\n\nJuicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, crumbled feta and two kinds of olives, all brought together by extra virgin olive oil mingling with the tomato juices. Fresh oregano, lightly crushed at the last moment, whets the appetite. This Greek salad keeps things simple, with no lettuce or green bell pepper, and crumbled feta rather than a whole block on top. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required, it contains 304 kcal and 10 g of net carbs per serving. Find this recipe among my keto soups and salads.\n\n\n\nWhat is Greek salad?\n\n\n\nGreek salad consists of tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, olive oil and oregano. The vegetables and cheese take center stage, without a separately whisked dressing such as a Thai vinaigrette. The dressing comes together right in the dish: the extra virgin olive oil mixes with the tomato juices, then coats everything else.\n\n\n\nLettuce is not part of this base, and the green bell pepper found in classic versions is left out. The feta is crumbled so it finds its way into every bite rather than remaining in a block. Nothing is cooked: everything is chopped, assembled and served cold.\n\n\n\nAlong the same lines: Egg salad.\n\n\n\nThe origins of this version\n\n\n\nGreek salad is a summer salad built around ripe vegetables, brined cheese, olives, olive oil and fresh herbs. The tomatoes contribute their juices, the cucumber its freshness, the feta its saltiness and the olive oil its mellow aroma. This version keeps that spirit, but leaves out the lettuce and bell pepper and crumbles the feta.\n\n\n\nIts appeal lies in its simplicity: just a few ingredients, generous chunks and dressing added at the last moment. It is ideal for lunch, served on a large plate in the center of the table.\n\n\n\nThe main ingredients\n\n\n\nFor one serving, two ripe but still firm tomatoes provide juice and acidity. Cut into neat wedges, they do not need to be drained: the juices that collect at the bottom of the dish become part of the dressing. A quarter of a cucumber adds freshness and texture, with its washed skin left on for crunch. The red onion, cut into thin half-moons, adds a sharp bite without overpowering the tomatoes.\n\n\n\nAnother recipe in the same spirit: Zucchini soup with pecorino and walnuts.\n\n\n\nThe 50 g of feta add saltiness and a tender texture; a block stored in brine holds its shape well before being crumbled. A plant-based feta-style alternative also works, provided you check the ingredients and allergens. The 7 green olives add a distinctly salty flavor and firm flesh, while the 7 Kalamata olives bring a fruitier flavor.\n\n\n\nThe extra virgin olive oil brings everything together: it coats the vegetables and mingles with the tomato juices, without forming an emulsified vinaigrette. Fresh oregano, or fresh thyme if preferred, is added as a finishing touch, with the leaves stripped from the sprigs to release their oils. Add salt only after tasting, as the feta and olives already provide saltiness, and finish with ground black pepper.\n\n\n\nPreparation and serving tips\n\n\n\nSuccess comes down to a few simple steps: choose firm, ripe tomatoes, cut the cucumber into fairly thick slices, slice the onion thinly, then add the oil, herbs, salt and pepper at the very last moment. A wide plate keeps the wedges separate and the feta visible. Served well chilled just after assembling, it also pairs well with grilled dishes: chicken satay skewers, an air fryer fish fillet or air fryer salmon.\n\n\n\nOn a related note: Ni\u00e7oise salad with a twist.\n\n\n\nTo get ahead, keep the ingredients separate in the fridge, including the chopped tomatoes, and dress just before serving; leftovers can be enjoyed cold, juicier and less crunchy, with no reheating. For a similarly fresh meal to share, serve it alongside fresh spring rolls, a wakame salad, a Japanese cabbage salad, an okra salad or a Japanese potato salad. Bread is optional: it soaks up the tomato juices but adds carbs beyond the 10 g of net carbs per serving.\n\n\n\nFind more dishes like this among my low-carb recipes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\tGreek salad\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t50 g feta, dairy or plant-based2 tomatoes0.25 cucumber0.5 red onion7 green olives7 Kalamata olives1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil1 handful oregano (fresh)handful thyme (fresh)black pepper\t\n\t\n\t\tCut the tomatoes into quarters. Halve the cucumber lengthwise, then cut into half-moons (with or without the seeds, but preferably with the skin on). Cut the onion into half-rings.Crumble the feta over the top and add the olives. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil.Add flavor with oregano or thyme, preferably fresh, stripping the leaves from the sprigs.Finish with a good-quality salt, such as Celtic sea salt or Himalayan pink salt, and freshly ground black pepper.\t\n\t\n\t\tChoose a suitable feta if you avoid dairy products, cow's milk, lactose or A1 casein.\nEquipment: bowl or plate, knife.\n\t\n\t\n\t\tSaladeFran\u00e7aise","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179852"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179852\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/178441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179852"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marcwiner.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}