Description
Enjoy vibrant Greek Salad Grazing Cups filled with fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these cups offer a delightful crunch and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small cups or jars (4–6 oz size)
- Pita chips or breadsticks (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients: wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even distribution in each cup, which should take about 10 minutes.
- Next, finely chop the red onion. You want it to be small enough to blend well with the other ingredients but not so small that it loses its flavor. This will take around 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and oregano. Gently toss everything together using a spatula until well mixed, taking care not to mash the feta. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Now, let's create the dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk until emulsified, which should take about 1-2 minutes. The mixture should look slightly creamy and well-blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the salad until everything is coated without breaking apart the feta too much. This should take another 2-3 minutes. Be cautious not to overmix!
- Once the salad is ready, it’s time to assemble the cups. Take your small cups or jars and start by spooning a portion of the salad mixture into each one. Aim for about 1/2 cup of salad per cup, ensuring each has a good mix of all ingredients. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
- If desired, serve with pita chips or breadsticks on the side. They add a delightful crunchy element that pairs perfectly with the creamy salad. This final step can be completed in about 2 minutes. Enjoy your Greek Salad Grazing Cups immediately, or refrigerate them until serving!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: To enhance the flavor of your salad, let it sit for about 15 minutes after mixing before serving. Use glass jars or clear plastic cups for serving; they not only look appealing but also allow guests to see the vibrant layers of ingredients. A common mistake is over-dressing the salad, which can make it soggy. Start with a little dressing and add more as needed to avoid overwhelming the fresh ingredients.