Description
Mediterranean zest meets fresh ingredients in this Greek salsa, blending crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta with aromatic herbs. Balanced flavors and quick preparation make this versatile dish perfect for summer gatherings, inviting you to savor each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 cup seedless cucumber, diced
- ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant foundation by meticulously dicing Roma tomatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece captures the essence of freshness.
- Slice cucumber with precision, creating crisp, translucent segments that complement the tomato’s rich texture and add a refreshing crunch to the salsa.
- Finely mince red onion to distribute its sharp, aromatic profile evenly throughout the mixture, providing a subtle yet distinctive layer of flavor.
- Carefully chop Kalamata olives into small, briny nuggets that will punctuate the salsa with a Mediterranean depth and intense, salty character.
- Gently crumble Feta cheese into delicate, irregular pieces that will melt and integrate with the other ingredients, creating a creamy undertone.
- Sprinkle kosher salt to enhance the natural flavors, using a light hand to maintain a balanced seasoning that doesn’t overpower the fresh ingredients.
- Scatter freshly chopped oregano across the mixture, releasing its herbaceous aroma and adding an authentic Greek culinary signature.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil to bind the ingredients, creating a silky coating that carries the individual flavors and creates a harmonious blend.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salsa, its bright acidity cutting through the richness and lifting the entire dish with a citrusy sparkle.
- Thoroughly blend all components, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed and coated with the dressing.
- Taste and fine-tune the seasoning, adjusting salt, lemon, or herbs to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Chill the salsa in a sealed container, allowing the ingredients to marinate and intensify their collective flavor for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Salsa transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, refreshing appetizer or side dish.
- Kalamata olives and Feta cheese deliver an authentic Greek twist, adding rich, briny complexity to the bright vegetable base.
- Chopping ingredients uniformly ensures each bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
- Letting the salsa rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes intensifies the herb and citrus notes, creating a more cohesive flavor profile.
- Fresh oregano makes a significant difference compared to dried herbs, elevating the salsa’s overall taste and aroma.
- Serve alongside grilled meats, pita bread, or as a zesty topping for salads to maximize this versatile Mediterranean-inspired recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg