Greek Salad

 Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Greek Salad (Horiatiki) is a traditional Mediterranean dish made with fresh, simple ingredients native to Greece. It typically includes ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, green bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and a thick slice of feta cheese, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with oregano. Unlike many Western salads, it contains no lettuce and relies on the natural flavors of the vegetables and cheese. This salad is refreshing, healthy, and often served as a side dish or a light meal, especially during the warm summer months.

✅ Ingredients:

• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 cucumber, sliced (peel optional)
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (whole or pitted)
• 200g (7 oz) feta cheese, in a single block (not crumbled)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil – about 4–5 tbsp
• (Optional): A splash of red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice

🥄 Instructions:

• Chop & Combine:
• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
• Add the olives.
• Top with Feta:
• Place the block of feta on top of the salad.
• Season:
• Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over everything.
• Dress:
• Drizzle generously with olive oil.
• (Optional) Add a small splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice if you like a tangier flavor.

Serve Immediately:

Greek salad is best served fresh at room temperature. No lettuce, no fancy dressings — just fresh ingredients and good olive oil.