Greek Salad Stack with Feta and Olives

Intro:

This Greek Salad Stack takes everything you love about a classic Greek salad—crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta—and transforms it into a gorgeous layered presentation. Perfect for parties or a refreshing lunch, it’s bold, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor in every bite.

⏱️ Time:

Prep: 15 minutes

Assembly: 5 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves: 2–4

Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

½ cup crumbled or sliced feta cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice

Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional: baby spinach or arugula as a base

‍ Method:

Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Prepare the Veggies:
Slice all vegetables as evenly as possible for nice layering. If stacking high, slice thicker for structure.

Assemble the Stack:

Start with cucumber and tomato slices at the bottom.

Layer on red onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.

Add a few olives and crumble or place slices of feta on top.

Repeat layers if you’re building a taller stack.

Finish:
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with parsley. Add extra feta or olives on top if desired.
Serve:
Use a fork and knife, or serve deconstructed as a beautiful platter with toasted pita.

Tips

Pat sliced veggies dry before stacking to avoid slippage.
Use a food ring or mason jar lid to help form neat stacks.
Make it a meal: Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or quinoa.
For extra flavor, marinate the feta and olives in olive oil and herbs ahead of time.

❓ Q/A:

Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Prep everything and store separately. Stack and dress just before serving to keep it fresh.

Q: What’s a good vegan alternative to feta?
A: Use vegan feta or marinated tofu cubes.

Q: Can I use other olives?
A: Sure! Green olives or Castelvetrano olives also work beautifully.

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx. 4 servings):

Calories: ~220
Protein: 6g
Fat: 17g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 5g
Sodium: 480mg