🧀 Greek Salad Stack with Feta and Olives (Serves 2–3)
🛒 Ingredients
For the salad:
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2 large cucumbers, sliced
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2 large tomatoes, sliced
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
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¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
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150–200g feta cheese, sliced or crumbled
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Fresh oregano or parsley for garnish
For the dressing:
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3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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On a serving plate, start stacking:
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A layer of cucumber slices
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Then tomato slices
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A few red onion rings
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Feta slices or crumbles
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Some olives
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Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
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Drizzle dressing generously over the stack.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve chilled or at room temperature.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Yes, you can prep the ingredients in advance, but stack and dress it just before serving for best freshness.
Q: What type of feta is best?
A: Greek sheep’s milk feta is best for authentic flavor, but cow’s milk feta also works.
Q: Can I add protein to this salad?
A: Yes! Grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas work perfectly.
Q: Is this salad good for weight loss?
A: Yes, it’s low-carb, fresh, and healthy. Just use moderate feta and olive oil.
Q: Can I use green olives instead of Kalamata?
A: Absolutely! Green olives, black olives, or mixed olives all work.