Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki)
This traditional Greek Salad, or Horiatiki, is a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta. Tossed with a simple yet bold dressing of good olive oil and red wine vinegar, it’s simple, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to make.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber - sliced in half lengthwise and then sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup Kalamata olives - pitted
- ½ red onion - thinly sliced
- 3-4 juicy ripe tomatoes - sliced into wedges
- 1 green bell pepper - cored and sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt - adjust to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese - see notes
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into thin half-moons. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces or rings.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, add the cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Sprinkle the veggies with 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and a pinch of salt, followed by the oil and red wine vinegar. Gently toss until the vegetables are evenly coated in the "the dressing."
- Add the Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top just before serving. OR, for a more traditional presentation, top the salad with 1-2 small bricks (slabs) of feta and drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano before serving.
Notes
My favorite feta cheese is Valbreso Chunk Feta (made from 100% pure sheep milk).
Storage Tips:
- Store without the olive oil and vinegar (if possible or when making ahead). This will prevent the veggies from getting soggy.
- Store the veggies in airtight containers and add the feta just before serving.
- Undressed salad: 2-3 days in the refrigerator
- Dressed salad: Best within 24 hours
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg
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