Khoriatiki Salata Country Salad
Transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean with this authentic Khoriatiki Salata, or Country Salad! This vibrant Greek salad is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients, featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and tangy green bell pepper. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy cubes of feta cheese add layers of rich, salty flavor, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar ties everything together with a bright, zesty finish. Aromatic dried oregano completes this traditional dish, bringing that signature Greek flair to every bite. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course, this 15-minute classic pairs beautifully with crusty bread or your favorite Mediterranean meals. Fresh, flavorful, and effortlessly healthy, it's a must-try for fans of Greek cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (ripe) Tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 20 pieces Kalamata olives
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 15 ml Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (to taste) Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thick rounds or half-moons, then add to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Separate the slices into rings before adding them to the salad.
Core and slice the green bell pepper into thin strips and add it to the bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, evenly distributing them throughout.
Cut the feta cheese into large cubes or slices and place them on top of the salad.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the salad.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper on top of the salad for flavor.
Gently toss the salad, making sure not to break the feta cheese too much. Alternatively, leave the feta on top for a more traditional presentation.
Serve immediately with fresh bread or as a side to your favorite Greek dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4638 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.1 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1252 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2350 mg | 50% | |
*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.
