Spiralized Greek Style Salad will help you escape to the islands of Greece with fresh Greek flavors. Cucumbers and zucchini noodles add a fun twist to a classic Greek salad paired with creamy feta and topped with a light dressing.
Greek flavors are my favorite, especially in salads. I am really excited to share this Spiralized Greek Style Salad with you guys full of fresh, healthy ingredients.
I am a lover of olives, feta cheese and fresh vegetables. I could eat them every single day and be content!
Today’s Greek salad is a low-carb option that uses zucchini noodles instead of pasta. We love adding zoodles to soups and salads!
When it comes to Greek style food I make all kinds of recipes like this Greek Baked Tilapia, Pan Seared Greek Salmon, Greek Lemon Chicken, Greek Marinated Chicken and these Greek Meatballs.
You probably have noticed my love for the flavors of the Greece by all of the Greek inspired salads I share like this Greek Orzo Pasta Salad, Greek Quinoa Salad, Greek Village Salad and Greek Tabbouleh.
Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need
- Vegetables: This salad is loaded with vegetables like spiralized zucchini and spiralized cucumbers along with tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers and peperoncinis.
- Olives: I added olives to this salad. I like kalamata olives but you can sub in green olives or black olives.
- Feta Cheese: Large cubes of fresh feta cheese is a great addition to any Greek salad. You can buy a large block of feta cheese in brine if you can find it and cut the feta yourself.
- Dressing: The dressing mixes together lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano.
Ways to Modify this Salad
- Beans: I love adding beans to salad to add protein and make them hearty. Try white beans or chickpeas.
- Vegetables: There are a variety of other vegetables that work nicely in this salad. I like adding carrots, celery or radish.
- Spices: Add spices like paprika, Greek seasoning, za’atar or sumac to this salad to spice it up.
- Herbs: Fresh herbs are a great addition to any salad! I like to also add mint, dill or chives to this salad.
Recipe FAQ
Make sure to pick firm, medium-sized zucchini (about 1.5–2 inches in diameter). Larger zucchinis have more seeds and can be too watery, making them harder to spiralize.
You can use a handheld spiralizer which is great for small portions but requires more effort. If you have a tabletop spiralizer with a crank that is best for making larger batches or spiralized vegetables. The last option would be a julienne peeler or mandoline which works for shorter noodles.
Zucchini and cucumbers can get soggy because they have higher water content. To help prevent this sprinkle them with a little salt and let them sit for 10–15 minutes. Then, pat them dry with paper towels before mixing with other ingredients.
Other Greek Recipes to Try
Chicken
Grilled Chicken Greek Salad
Seafood
Pan Seared Greek Salmon
Chicken
Greek Lemon Chicken
Mediterranean
Greek Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Spiralized Greek Style Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 english cucumber, spiralized
- 3 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced {I used red, yellow and green}
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 5 oz. feta in brine, drained, chopped
- 1/4 cup pepperoncinis {whole or chopped}
For the dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced {about 2 Tablespoons}
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Spiralize your zucchini and cucumber and lay them in a single layer on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and let the moisture come out. After 15 minute pat dry.
- Place the zucchini and cucumber in a large salad bowl. Top with the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese and pepperoncinis.
- In a mason jar or a salad dressing container combine the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano and stir or shake to combine. Pour over the salad and gently toss. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onion.
Notes
- This salad really doesn’t hold up well as leftovers unless you keep the spiralized vegetables separate. I noticed that they add too much water to the salad as they sit overnight. I would also only use the dressing as you eat the salad otherwise the ingredients will get soggy.
- You can add a variety of other ingredients including chickpeas or white beans, seeds and nuts and any vegetable you like. I like to add grilled chicken or a piece of salmon for a full meal.
