New-and-Improved Greek Salad

A fresh and vibrant take on the classic Greek salad featuring charred lemons, marinated feta, and sweet Italian peppers. This colorful dish combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and red onions with a generous drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar.

4 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small lemon
  • 8 oz feta
  • 1 Tbsp chopped oregano
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 whole Jimmy Nardello peppers
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 lb small tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add lemon slices and cook until lightly charred around the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer lemon slices to a medium bowl. Set aside skillet with oil.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Break feta into large pieces and add to bowl with charred lemons along with oregano and remaining 1/2 cup oil; season mixture lightly with salt and generously with black pepper. Toss very gently to coat and set aside.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Set reserved skillet over medium-high heat and add frying peppers. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, until skins are lightly charred and flesh is tender, 6-8 minutes. Transfer peppers to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then cut in half lengthwise.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Toss onion, cucumber, tomatoes, vinegar, and a large pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add frying peppers and lightly toss again to combine. Transfer salad to a platter and scatter marinated feta with lemon slices and oil over.

    5 min