Greek · salad
Greek Salad
Greek Salad reads salinity 6.9, richness 4.5 and umami 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek salad, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Salinity 6.9 · Richness 4.5 · Umami 4.0 · Funk & Ferment 3.6 · Sourness 3.4 · Fruity 2.3 · Sweetness 1.7 · Marine & Briny 1.4 · Herbaceous 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.2 · Earthy 0.8 · Floral 0.8 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (4)
- tomatoes
- olive oil
- capers
- Feta cheese
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 135.6 kcal, 7 g protein, 10.4 g fat, 3.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Chop the tomatoes into medium cubes.
- Sprinkle on some olive oil.
- Crumble Feta cheese over it and add a few tablespoons capers. Toss and serve cold.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.