Greek Salad | Classic Horiatiki Salad Recipe
Greek Salad, traditionally known as Horiatiki, is a fresh and colorful Mediterranean salad made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Finished with extra virgin olive oil, oregano, and a splash of red wine vinegar, this classic Greek dish is simple, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors.
Unlike many modern salads, traditional Greek Salad does not require lettuce. Instead, it highlights high-quality vegetables, briny olives, tangy feta, and fragrant oregano. The combination creates a delicious balance of juicy, salty, tangy, and herbaceous flavors.
Greek Salad is perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side dish, appetizer, or accompaniment to grilled meats, seafood, pita, and other Mediterranean dishes. It comes together in minutes and is best served immediately while the vegetables are crisp and fresh.
Cooking Method
- Wash and prepare all the vegetables.
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large serving bowl.
- Add the sliced cucumber and green bell pepper.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion.
- Scatter the Kalamata olives over the vegetables.
- Gently toss the vegetables together.
- Place the feta cheese on top or gently fold in large chunks.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Add the red wine vinegar.
- Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently toss once more, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
- Garnish with fresh oregano or parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or alongside your favorite Greek meal.
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