🥗🧀 Greek Feta Salad Tower
A stunning layered Mediterranean salad centerpiece
This Greek Feta Salad Tower transforms a classic Greek salad into an elegant stacked presentation — perfect for dinner parties, Ramadan tables, or special family meals. Inspired by traditional flavors from Greece, this dish highlights juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, fresh herbs, and creamy feta cheese layered beautifully into a “tower.”
It’s fresh, vibrant, and naturally wholesome.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Visually impressive presentation
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Fresh, simple Mediterranean ingredients
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Naturally gluten-free
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Ready in 20 minutes
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Light yet satisfying
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Salad Layers:
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2 large ripe tomatoes (firm, sliced evenly)
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1 large cucumber (sliced into thick rounds)
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½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted & halved)
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150–200g block feta cheese (cut into thick slices)
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Fresh parsley or oregano leaves
Dressing:
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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Pinch sea salt
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Fresh cracked black pepper
Optional Additions:
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Avocado slices
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Roasted red peppers
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Capers
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Step 2: Build the Tower
Use a round food ring mold (or carefully stack by hand):
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Start with a tomato slice as the base.
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Add cucumber slice.
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Layer feta slice.
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Sprinkle onions, olives, and herbs.
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Repeat layers until about 3–4 inches tall.
Press gently to stabilize.
Step 3: Finish
Carefully remove the mold.
Drizzle dressing generously over the tower.
Top with extra herbs and cracked pepper.
Serve immediately.
🥗 Mediterranean Health Benefits
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Olive oil → heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
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Feta cheese → protein & calcium
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Tomatoes → lycopene (antioxidant)
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Cucumber → hydration & freshness
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Olives → healthy fats & anti-inflammatory compounds
This dish reflects classic Mediterranean balance — simple, fresh, and nourishing.
🔄 Variations
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Add grilled eggplant slices between layers
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Replace feta with burrata for creamier texture
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Add quinoa layer for extra protein
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Make mini individual towers for guests
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I make this ahead of time?
You can slice ingredients ahead, but assemble just before serving to prevent excess moisture.
Q2: How do I keep the tower stable?
Use thick slices and gently press each layer. A ring mold helps keep shape.
Q3: Can I use crumbled feta?
Block feta works best for structure, but crumbled can be used if packed firmly.
Q4: Is this keto-friendly?
Yes — naturally low in carbs.
Q5: What pairs well with it?
Grilled chicken, lamb kebabs, or warm pita bread.
✨ Presentation Tip
Drizzle a little dressing on the plate first before placing the tower — it creates a restaurant-style look and prevents sliding.
