Greek Village Salad for One
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple yet authentic Greek Village Salad for One. Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables like ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, this salad comes to life with the salty tang of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbles of feta cheese. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of dried oregano tie the dish together, delivering a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this traditional Horiatiki salad is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious dressing and transport yourself to a sun-soaked Greek seaside village.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.25 large Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 6 pieces Kalamata olives
- 50 grams Feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Cut the tomato into evenly sized wedges and add them to a mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into semicircles. Add to the bowl.
Deseed the green bell pepper and slice it thinly. Add to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings or half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives to the mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables or place it as a single slice on top for a more traditional presentation.
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the top.
Gently toss the salad if desired or serve as is.
Serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1165 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
