V Greek Salad in a Jar - Vicky DeRosa

V Greek Salad in a Jar

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with the flavors of a Greek summer.

This Greek Salad in a Jar is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a classic village salad. It's simple, portable, and so much fun to make. Every bite brings back memories of long summer days by the sea and the pure, honest flavors of Greek home cooking.

Perfect as a light vegetarian lunch, a picnic favorite, or a fresh side to your favorite Mediterranean meal, this recipe brings the joy of Greek summer eating wherever you go.

🥗 Ingredients

(All organic, if possible)

     
  • Paximadia (Greek barley rusks), or rusks of your choice
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  • Cherry tomatoes
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  • Black Kalamata olives
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  • 1 green pepper
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  • 1 onion
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  • 1 cucumber
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  • Capers
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  • Goat cheese (feta)
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  • Dried oregano
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  • Good quality extra virgin olive oil
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  • 1 big jar

👩🍳 How to Make V Greek Salad in a Jar

Step 1: Start with the Paximadia

Crumble the paximadia into the bottom of your jar. If they are very hard, moisten them lightly with a little water first.

Step 2: Layer the Tomatoes

Chop the cherry tomatoes and add them on top of the paximadia so their juices soak into the rusks.

Step 3: Add the Olives

Add your black Kalamata olives as the next layer.

Step 4: Add the Pepper & Onion

Chop the green pepper and add it to the jar, then top with the chopped onion.

Step 5: Add the Cucumber & Capers

Peel and chop the cucumber and add it to the jar, followed by the capers.

Step 6: Top with Feta

Crumble the goat feta over the top.

Step 7: Season & Shake

Sprinkle with oregano and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Leave some room at the top of the jar so everything can mix. Close the lid and shake until everything is combined!

🍽️ Ways to Enjoy V Greek Salad in a Jar 🫙

     
  • 🫙 Enjoy straight from the jar as a fresh vegetarian lunch.
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  • 🧺 Take it along for picnics, beach days, or lunch at work.
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  • 🐟 Serve alongside grilled fish for a light Mediterranean meal.
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  • 🌿 Finish with an extra sprinkle of oregano and a drizzle of olive oil.

🌿 Ingredient Benefits

🌾 Paximadia

Traditional Greek rusks, often made with barley, add satisfying crunch and fiber and soak up all the delicious juices.

🍅 Tomatoes

Naturally rich in vitamin C and lycopene, tomatoes bring freshness, color, and antioxidant goodness.

🫒 Kalamata Olives & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cornerstones of Mediterranean eating, they provide heart-friendly monounsaturated fats and wonderful rich flavor.

🥒 Cucumber & Green Pepper

Crisp, hydrating, and refreshing, with green pepper adding a good boost of vitamin C.

🧀 Goat Feta

Adds creamy, tangy flavor along with protein.

🌿 Oregano & Capers

Bring the unmistakable taste of Greece with bright, herbal, and briny notes.

Together, these simple ingredients create a fresh Greek salad that is nourishing, colorful, and wonderfully satisfying.

💚 Vicky's Tip

Leave enough space in your jar! That's the secret to a perfectly mixed salad. If you're packing it ahead of time, add the olive oil just before shaking so the paximadia stay perfectly textured. And, as always, use the best quality organic ingredients and extra virgin olive oil you can find, because it makes all the difference.

📸 Share Your Creation

If you make this V Greek Salad in a Jar, I'd love to see your beautiful creations.

Share your photos on social media and tag @vickyvwell so I can celebrate your delicious Mediterranean meals and inspire others to embrace wholesome, simple Mediterranean living.

Thank you for being part of this wonderful community. I look forward to sharing more nourishing recipes, wellness inspiration, and simple Mediterranean favorites with you.

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