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Overhead view of Greek salad with feta, green pepper, tomatoes, red onion, olives and basil on a dark plate

Greek Salad Recipe: Plated Like a Restaurant Starter

Ben Goshawk
This Greek salad recipe turns a simple side dish into a plated starter: evenly cut feta marinated in olive oil and oregano, thin cucumber, salted tomatoes and olives, all laid out like a clock face. Every cut is done with a sharp knife, no mandoline needed. Serves 4 to 5.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 - 5 Portions
Calories 281.2 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl / Bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Chopping board
  • Knife (general)
  • Paring / Small knife
  • Serrated / Bread knife
  • Plate / Tray
  • Serving plate / Platter
  • Pepper mill / Grinder
  • Spoon (table, dessert, tea)

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g / 9oz Feta cheese
  • 1 x Red onion
  • 1 x Green Pepper med/large
  • 1 x Cucumber
  • 16-20 x Cherry tomatoes 4 to 5 per portion
  • 20 x Kalamata olives
  • 1 x Lemon
  • Fresh basil
  • Fresh oregano
  • Capers
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing the feta by patting it dry with a piece of paper towel.
  • Cut the block of cheese in half, then cut those halves in half again to ensure even portions.
  • Place the feta portions on a flat plate or tray.
  • Spread half a teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly over the surface of each portion of cheese.
  • Sprinkle cracked black pepper over the top of each portion of cheese.
  • Pick apart fresh oregano leaves over the top of the feta, bruising them slightly with your fingers.
  • Place the prepared feta to one side.
  • Prepare the red onion by cutting it in half through the root and setting one half aside, as you only need one.
  • Cut off the top of the onion and peel off the outside paper layer and the first layer of flesh.
  • Chop off the root at a 45 degree angle to ensure even slices.
  • Turn the onion so the lines are facing the same direction as your knife and take thin slices.
  • Continue to prepare the remaining ingredients: cherry tomatoes, capers, basil, kalamata olives, lemon, cucumber, green pepper.
  • Assemble the salad on a plate, bowl or platter and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 281.2kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 10.8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9.5gCholesterol: 55.6mgSodium: 989.1mgPotassium: 425.6mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 4.8g
Keyword greek salad dressing, greek salad recipe, greek salad starter, plated greek salad
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