🥗 Greek Salad with Yogurt Dressing

 Ingredients

For the salad:

• 2 cups cucumber (chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
• ½ cup black or Kalamata olives
• 150–200g feta cheese (cubed or crumbled)
• 1 green bell pepper (optional, sliced)

For the yogurt dressing:

• 1 cup thick plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works best)
• 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint (chopped, optional)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

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 Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables

• Wash and chop all vegetables.
• Place cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and pepper into a large bowl.

2. Make the yogurt dressing

• In a separate bowl, mix:
  • Yogurt
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Herbs
  • Salt & pepper
• Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the salad

• Add feta cheese to the salad bowl.
• Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad.
• Gently toss everything together.

4. Serve

• Sprinkle a little oregano or drizzle olive oil on top (optional).
• Serve chilled with bread or pita.

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 Tips

• Use thick yogurt for best texture.
• Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for better flavor.
• Add grilled chicken if you want a protein boost.