Greek Salad with Feta
A vibrant Greek salad of cucumber, tomato, olives, and creamy feta in a lemony oregano dressing. Fresh, crunchy, and naturally low in carbs with plenty of good fat.
Bright, briny, and built for keto
A traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki, contains no lettuce at all. It is a bold pile of cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and a thick slab of feta, dressed simply in olive oil, lemon, and oregano. That combination of fresh vegetables and rich, salty feta makes it a natural fit for keto, delivering plenty of fat and flavor with a modest carb count.
The magic here is in the quality of a few ingredients rather than any technique. Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, good olives, and real block feta packed in brine turn a five-minute toss into something special. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving so the vegetables soak up the lemony, herby dressing.
- Use block feta in brine, not the crumbled kind, for the best texture
- Salt the tomatoes lightly to draw out their sweetness
- Let the salad rest so the flavors meld before serving
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced (net carbs →)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (net carbs →)
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced (net carbs →)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (net carbs →)
- 8 ounces block feta cheese, cut into thick slabs or cubed (net carbs →)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Add the tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives to a large bowl.
- 2In a small jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 3Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- 4Top with the slabs or cubes of feta and drizzle any remaining dressing over the cheese.
- 5Sprinkle with a little extra oregano and let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 6Serve at room temperature, spooning the flavorful juices from the bottom of the bowl over each portion.
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Recipe FAQ
Is Greek salad keto?
Yes. A traditional Greek salad is built on low-carb vegetables, olives, olive oil, and feta, with no croutons or sweet dressing. It comes in around 8 grams of net carbs per generous serving and is rich in the healthy fats that make keto satisfying.
Why use block feta instead of crumbled?
Block feta packed in brine has a creamier, less crumbly texture and a fresher, tangier flavor than pre-crumbled feta, which is often drier and coated to prevent clumping. In a Greek salad, a thick slab of block feta on top is the traditional and most delicious choice.
Can I add protein to make it a full meal?
Absolutely. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or lamb all pair beautifully with the Mediterranean flavors and turn this into a complete keto dinner. The salad also works as a side alongside any grilled meat or fish.
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