Horiatiki Salata Greek Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with Horiatiki Salata, an authentic Greek salad that celebrates simplicity and freshness. This classic dish combines juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, sweet red onions, and thinly sliced green bell pepper, all beautifully complemented by briny Kalamata olives and creamy chunks of feta cheese. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of aromatic dried oregano tie everything together, creating a light yet flavorful dressing that perfectly highlights the natural ingredients. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a refreshing side dish, a healthy appetizer, or even a light main course when served with warm, crusty bread. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek salad is a must-try for anyone seeking a taste of the Aegean.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse all fresh produce thoroughly under cool running water.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut it into thick half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Core and seed the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings. Add to the bowl.
Peel the red onion, then slice it thinly into half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl, ensuring they are pitted if necessary.
Crumble the feta cheese into large chunks and add it to the bowl. Alternatively, you can place the whole feta block on top if following traditional presentation.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad with a wooden spoon or serving tongs to combine the flavors while keeping the feta chunks intact.
Serve immediately with warm, crusty bread or as a side to your favorite Greek-inspired dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.9 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4928 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.3 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1270 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2374 mg | 51% | |
*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.
