Description
Traditional Greek Horiatiki Salad is a classic Mediterranean dish made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and olive oil. This Greek village salad is refreshing, easy to make, gluten-free, and perfect as a side or light main.
Ingredients
2 large tomatoes
1 cucumber
1/4 red onion
1/2 green bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
100 grams feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Slice tomatoes into wedges or chunks.
2. Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons.
3. Thinly slice the red onion and green bell pepper.
4. Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl.
5. Add Kalamata olives over the top.
6. Place a slab or chunks of feta cheese on top.
7. Sprinkle with dried oregano.
8. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
9. Gently toss before serving.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh or slightly chilled.
Use brined feta in a block for the most authentic flavor.
Let it sit 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg