Spiced Pork Belly with Greek Salad - pork, greek recipe

Spiced Pork Belly with Greek Salad

50 min
2 portions

Crispy spiced pork belly slices with a proper Greek salad on the side — ready in under 40 minutes and way more satisfying than it sounds.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the pork belly into slices, then toss them in a bowl with the pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Drizzle over the oil and mix well so every slice gets a good coating.

  2. 2

    Line a roasting pan with baking paper and spread the slices out in a single layer. Put it in the oven preheated to 200 °C and roast for 15–20 minutes. Carefully pour off the fat that's collected, flip the slices, then roast for another 10–15 minutes until they're golden brown and crispy. Every oven runs a little differently, so keep an eye on them.

  3. 3

    Let the slices drain on some kitchen paper before serving.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into large chunks and slice the red onion into rings. Add them to a bowl.

  5. 5

    Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthways, and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Slice it up and add to the bowl along with the olives.

  6. 6

    Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle over the oregano. Toss everything together and let it sit for a few minutes.

  7. 7

    Wash and dry the lettuce, tear it into rough pieces, and arrange on a serving plate. Pile the rest of the vegetables on top, then crumble over the feta and finish with a little salt and pepper.

Per average serving

1.4k
Calories
kcal
28
Protein
g
13.3
Carbs
g
132.4
Fat
g
4.2g
Fiber
6.3g
Sugar
3243mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Pat the pork belly slices dry before you toss them with the spices. Any surface moisture and they'll steam instead of crisping up.
  • Don't skip pouring off the fat halfway through. It pools around the slices and stops the undersides from browning, so tip it out and the second side crisps much faster.
  • Cut the tomatoes and slice the onion while the pork is roasting, then let the salad sit for a few minutes after dressing it. The onion mellows and the tomato juices mix into the oil.
  • Scrape the cucumber seeds out properly with a spoon. Leave them in and they water down the salad as it sits.
  • Crumble the feta over at the very end, right before serving. Stir it in early and it gets lost in the oil instead of sitting in clean chunks on top.

Ways to vary it

  • If you like more heat, swap the paprika for smoked paprika or add a pinch of chili flakes to the spice mix.
  • A handful of green bell pepper sliced into the salad is a nice addition if you want it closer to the Greek version you'd get on holiday.
  • Fresh oregano works in place of dried if you have it. Use a bit more and chop it small.

Storage & leftovers

Keep the pork and salad in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days, since the dressed salad goes soggy fast. The pork doesn't freeze well as it loses its crispness. Reheat the slices in a hot oven or air fryer for a few minutes to get the edges back, not the microwave.

What to serve with it

Warm pita or flatbread is all it needs, maybe with a little tzatziki on the side for dipping. A cold glass of white or a light lager rounds it out.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 10 May 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026