This easy, healthy Greek Salad with Sumac is the perfect kid-friendly recipe for any family in Australia! The combination of juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, salty feta cheese and a hint of tartness from sumac make this a delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad that even toddlers will enjoy. It’s a quick and easy way to get your little ones to eat their greens, and you can add some protein to make it a complete meal. So why not give this delicious Greek Salad with Sumac a try today!

General Information

Servings: 4 people Keywords: Greek, Salad, Sumac Calories: 320 kcal Protein: 9 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Fat: 24 g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

• Vegetables
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• Salad Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sumac
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Garnish
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • To prepare the tomatoes, slice them in half and remove the core. Dice the tomato into small cubes.
   • Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and discard. Dice the cucumber into small cubes.
   • Peel the red onion and cut it into quarters. Thinly slice the red onion.
   • Wash the bell pepper and remove the stem and seeds. Dice the bell pepper into small cubes.
   • Pit the olives and cut them into quarters.
2. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sumac, garlic and pepper.
3. Assemble Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper and olives.
   • Add the dressing and toss gently until everything is combined.
   • Sprinkle the parsley and feta cheese on top.
   • Serve the salad immediately.

Recommended Sides

This Greek salad is best served with a crusty piece of bread. You can also add grilled chicken or pita chips for extra protein. For extra flavor, top with a sprinkle of oregano.

Funny story: Once Susan’s son made a salad with all the wrong ingredients, including sugar and salt. When Susan asked him what are you doing, he said “Making a salad, like you taught me!”