Description
This Greek Salad with Meat is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on the classic! Crisp iceberg lettuce, crunchy cucumber, celery, and bell pepper mingle with juicy tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and zesty pepperoncini. Tossed in vibrant Greek dressing, it’s crowned with creamy feta and a savory trio of deli roast beef, Black Forest ham, and Genoa salami. Paired with crusty Italian or French bread, it’s a meal that satisfies every craving — fresh, bold, and utterly delicious! #GreekSalad #HeartySalad #MediterraneanFlavors
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce (1½ to 2 pounds), chopped into large chunks
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 small to medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, whole
- 1 cup pepperoncini, whole
- 8 ounces good quality feta cheese
- ⅓ pound sliced deli roast beef, chopped
- ⅓ pound sliced deli Black Forest or Virginia ham, chopped
- ⅓ pound sliced deli Genoa salami, chopped
- Italian or French bread slices, to serve
Dressing
- ¼ cup Greek salad dressing, plus extra for serving
Instructions
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini.
- Toss gently with ¼ cup Greek salad dressing until everything is lightly coated.
- Add chopped deli roast beef, Black Forest or Virginia ham, Genoa salami, and crumbled or chunked feta cheese.
- Gently mix all ingredients together, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
Serve
- Serve the salad with extra Greek dressing on the side and slices of Italian or French bread.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-quality deli meats and fresh, ripe tomatoes.
- If preferred, substitute pepperoncini with banana peppers or mild pickled peppers.
- Chilling the salad ingredients before assembling keeps everything crisp and refreshing.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for an extra bright touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg