Easy 5-Minute Greek Veggie Salad
This 5-minute Greek Veggie Salad is fresh, crunchy, and full of classic Mediterranean flavors. Made with simple vegetables, feta, and a light olive-oil dressing, it’s non-spicy, refreshing, and perfect as a quick side dish or light meal—especially when you want something healthy with zero cooking.
⏱️ Time Required
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
2 tbsp olives (black or green), sliced (optional)
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
¼ tsp dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives to a bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice (or vinegar).
3. Sprinkle oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Gently toss to combine.
5. Top with feta and serve immediately.
🌿 Tips & Variations
Extra crunch: Add diced bell pepper
More protein: Add chickpeas or grilled chicken
No olives? Skip them—it still tastes great
Authentic Greek style: Don’t overmix after adding feta
🥗 Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: ~15% DV