Ina Garten Greek Salad

This delicious salad is loaded with bold flavors. Feta cheese, vegetables and a delicious vinaigrette dressing makes this the perfect summer salad.

We have enjoyed this Greek salad as an appetizer or serve it as main dish for an Easy Mediterranean Recipe. It can be made with a variety of vegetables or even add in pasta. This salad is light, refreshing and delicious and full of crunchy vegetables.

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Why You’ll Love Ina Garten Greek Salad

This simple and delicious Greek Salad is made with classic ingredients. Minimal prep and no cooking required which makes it the perfect side dish to take to any summer BBQ or potluck.

We love that the salad dressing can easily be made with a variety of ingredients and it easily combines together in a small bowl or mason jar. Then it is gently tossed with salad ingredients for a delicious salad.

Ingredients

• Cucumber – Peeled, seeded and sliced
• Red Bell Pepper and Yellow Bell Pepper – Dice into small pieces  
• Cherry Grape Tomatoes – Cut in half
• Red Onion – Sliced into thin slices
• Feta Cheese – Diced into ½ inch pieces
• Kalamata Olives – You can also use regular black olives
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Dried Oregano, Kosher Salt and Black Pepper – Adds delicious flavor
• Dijon Mustard – Adds tangy flavor and makes the dressing creamy
• Red Wine Vinegar – If you are out, see The Best Red Wine Vinegar Substitutes
• Olive Oil – This addition makes this vinaigrette the right texture and with amazing flavor.

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How to Make Ina Garten Greek Salad

Step 1 – Place all the ina garten greek salad dressing ingredients in a sealed bowl or jar.  Shake or whisk until thoroughly combined. 

Step 2 – Gently mix together the salad ingredients (except for the cheese) in a large bowl.  

Step 3 – Pour the vinaigrette on top of salad. Gently toss to coat the ingredients in the dressing mixture. 

Step 4 – Add the Feta and olive and toss lightly the ingredients. Serve at room temperature and enjoy! 

Greek Salad Ina Garten Recipe Tips

• Wash and Prepare Ingredient – Before mixing the ingredients together for this Greek Orzo Salad make sure everything is washed. We also like to cut cucumbers in half-rounds shape. About 2-inch thick slices.
• Room Temperature – We like to let the salad rest at room temperature for the best taste. Set aside for 30 minutes.
• Quality Ingredients – When we make this salad we like to make quality ingredients.

Variations Ideas for Greek Salad Dressing Ina Garten

• Cucumbers – Feel free to use hothouse cucumbers for this recipe.
• Chickpeas – Chickpeas is a delicious for extra protein.
• Dressing – You can easily add in fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs such as 1 tsp of fresh basil or fresh dill for added flavor.

What to Serve with Ina Garten Greek Salad?

• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Easy Crock Pot Beef Gyros Recipe
• Moroccan Chicken
• Naan Bread