Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Marinated Greek Salad

Teresa Ambra

2013 – Gluten Free Living

Marinated Greek Salad is a Greek salad without the romaine lettuce. It has tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, pepperocinis and Feta cheese. Because there’s no lettuce, this salad will keep in your refrigerator a couple of days (if it lasts that long!) and won’t go bad. Marinating the salad ingredients adds a burst of flavor the vegetables wouldn’t normally get.

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This salad is also pretty quick and easy to make. It took me about 10 minutes (or less) to chop or slice vegetables and about two minutes to make the dressing. It’s perfect for those days when you need a side dish but don’t have a lot of time on your hands.

My mom used to make marinated salads for us all the time when we would go home for visits with the kids, though her salads did not have the Greek salad emphasis. So I’ve always enjoyed marinated salads—whether it be Copper Pennies (marinated carrots), Four-Bean Salad (marinated beans), or a marinated mixed vegetable salad which she made almost every time we visited.

The vegetables are nice and crisp. You can make the salad up earlier in the day and it will be ready when dinner is ready. These salads are great time-savers.

If you’re looking for a fantastic Greek salad recipe but you need it to last for a couple of days, than consider this tasty and delicious Marinated Greek Salad. The flavors are superb. The marinade is amazing. And, you and your family will soon be addicted to Greek salad this way!

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Marinated Greek Salad is one of our favorite ways to eat Greek Salad.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

This salad is so delicious. I could eat this salad almost every day!

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

I served Marinated Greek Salad with slices of Whole Wheat No-Knead BreadThis satisfying salad is quick and easy to make up for lunches or dinners. Make it up first thing in the morning and you have a nice luncheon salad ready by the time you’re ready for lunch.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Marinated Greek Salad will last several days in the refrigerator. (If you don’t eat it all up first!) This salad including the marinade only took about 15 minutes to make. It’s quick and easy.

 

Here’s what I did.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

I used these ingredients for the salad.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

I used these ingredients for the marinade.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

To make marinade: place olive oil in a blender. (I used the chopper option on my immersion blender). Add red wine vinegar, garlic powder, basil, Italian seasoning, oregano, parsley, black pepper and sugar. 

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Pulse ingredients to emulsify for about 10-15 seconds.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Layer veggies in a bowl.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Pour marinade over salad. 

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Stir marinade into salad ingredients and toss to serve. This is a great salad to serve with any main dish entree like Pesto Chicken Stuffed Shells or Crockpot Beef Stroganoff.

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

This salad is very filling and satisfying. Serve with Crusty Bread or another homemade bread and you’re good to go! We love Marinated Greek Salad and believe your family will enjoy this fabulous recipe, too.

Here’s the recipe.

MARINATED GREEK SALAD

(my own concoction)

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Marinated Greek Salad

Teresa Ambra
Marinated Greek Salad is spectacular. This terrific Greek Salad recipe is a marinated version without lettuce. The marinade is spectacular. Excellent served for weeknight, company or holiday dinners. If you enjoy Greek Salad, this one will knock your socks off! Gluten free.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 8-10 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper diced (or use red or yellow bell pepper)
  • 3/4 cup whole, pimiento stuffed green olives or Katamata olives
  • 8-10 large pepperocinis drained
  • 3-4 oz. feta cheese crumbled

GREEK SALAD MARINADE:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Layer tomatoes in serving bowl.
  • Layer in order: cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, pepperocinis, and Feta cheese.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients.
  • Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
  • If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  • Stir salad again before serving.

GREEK SALAD MARINADE:

  • Pulse the marinade ingredients in a blender about 10-15 seconds.
  • Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate salad a few hours before serving.
  • If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  • Stir salad again before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1591IUVitamin C: 118mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
Keyword feta cheese, gluten free, Greek, Greek salad, olives, pepperocini, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]Marinated Greek Salad[/b]
 
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Greek
Author: Teresa Ambra – my own creation
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Terrific Greek Salad recipe. This version is marinated and without lettuce. The marinade is spectacular. Gluten free.
Ingredients
  • 8-10 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ orange bell pepper, died
  • ¾ cup whole, pimiento stuffed green olives (or Katamata olives)
  • 8 large pepperocinis
  • 3-4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
  1. Layer tomatoes in serving bowl.
  2. Layer in order: cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, pepperocinis, and Feta cheese.
  3. Mix the marinade ingredients.
  4. Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  5. Stir well to combine.
  6. Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
  7. If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  8. Stir salad again before serving.
 

 

[b]Greek Salad Marinade[/b]
 
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Greek
Author: Teresa Ambra – my own creation
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Terrific Greek Salad recipe. This version is marinated and without lettuce. The marinade is spectacular. Gluten free.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • ¾ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
  1. Mix the marinade ingredients.
  2. Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  3. Stir well to combine.
  4. Refrigerate salad a few hours before serving.
  5. If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  6. Stir salad again before serving.
Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Doesn’t Marinated Greek Salad look wonderful? I assure you, it tastes even better than it looks!

Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

I like eating Marinated Greek Salad as a main dish with homemade breadThis colorful salad is a great entree to put on your menu for company. It’s beautiful and attractive to look at, but it’s also amazing to the palate!

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Marinated Greek Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | marvelous #Greek #salad for summer #holidays, BBQs and potlucks. This one has a fantastic homemade dressing. #glutenfree

Marinated Greek Salad

Teresa Ambra
Marinated Greek Salad is spectacular. This terrific Greek Salad recipe is a marinated version without lettuce. The marinade is spectacular. Excellent served for weeknight, company or holiday dinners. If you enjoy Greek Salad, this one will knock your socks off! Gluten free.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 8-10 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper diced (or use red or yellow bell pepper)
  • 3/4 cup whole, pimiento stuffed green olives or Katamata olives
  • 8-10 large pepperocinis drained
  • 3-4 oz. feta cheese crumbled

GREEK SALAD MARINADE:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Layer tomatoes in serving bowl.
  • Layer in order: cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, olives, pepperocinis, and Feta cheese.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients.
  • Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate a few hours before serving.
  • If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  • Stir salad again before serving.

GREEK SALAD MARINADE:

  • Pulse the marinade ingredients in a blender about 10-15 seconds.
  • Pour marinade over top of the salad.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Refrigerate salad a few hours before serving.
  • If possible, stir salad ingredients a few times while marinating.
  • Stir salad again before serving.

Notes

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1591IUVitamin C: 118mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
Keyword feta cheese, gluten free, Greek, Greek salad, olives, pepperocini, tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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