Greek Salad with Creamy Tzatziki Dressing: Fresh Mediterranean Recipe

Bring the flavours of Greece to your dinner table with this Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing. A simple, refreshing salad loaded with feta, olives and tomatoes, finished with a cool cucumber tzatziki on the side.

over head table setting view of the Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

A green salad can feel almost too simple to call a recipe—toss a few ingredients together and you’re done. Still, ideas matter. This Greek salad is one of those easy dishes that delivers bright, summery flavours with very little effort. It’s especially satisfying when paired with a homemade tzatziki: cool, tangy and herb-scented.

Greek salad is a classic summer side, excellent with grilled fish or roasted meats. I often enjoy it as a full meal, especially when the tzatziki is served alongside so each bite stays fresh and tangy.

Tzatziki brings a delicious tang and creamy texture. Traditionally served as a dip for vegetables, bread or grilled meats, it also works beautifully as a dressing spooned over salad. Tzatziki is thick rather than pourable, so plan to dollop or spoon it over the greens.

close up of the Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

Notes About The Salad

  • To keep the tzatziki thick and avoid a watery dressing, make sure the grated cucumber is well drained. Place it in a colander over a bowl for 30–60 minutes, or wrap it in a clean towel and squeeze out the excess liquid.

Enjoy this easy, flavourful salad—perfect for warm-weather meals or any time you want a bright, satisfying side.

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Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

Bring the flavours of Greece to your dinner table with this Greek Salad!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: cucumber, feta cheese, olives
Servings: 4
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3 cups baby leaf lettuce
  • 1/2 Pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black olives pitted
  • 1 cup feta cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/2 Red onion halved and thinly sliced

For the Tzatziki:

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 large cucumber peeled, de seeded and grated
  • 3 cloves cloves crushed
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Two tablespoons of chopped dill
  • 1 Teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Place the grated cucumber in a colander set over a bowl and let it drain for at least 30–60 minutes, or wrap it in a clean towel and squeeze out the excess water.
  • Combine the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, crushed garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, sea salt and olive oil. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  • Toss the lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, olives, cubed feta and sliced red onion together. Serve the tzatziki on the side so guests can spoon it over their salad.

*A note on times provided: appliances and preparation speeds vary; any prep times listed are estimates.

Nutrition Facts
Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 322
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 1621mg70%
Potassium 767mg22%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 13770IU275%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 401mg40%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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