Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
A crisp and refreshing traditional Greek salad with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 ripe tomatoes, wedged
- 1 cucumber, thickly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Extras
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 200g feta cheese block
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Dressing
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Sea salt
Instructions
Prep Vegetables
Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green pepper into chunky, rustic pieces. Place them in a large serving bowl.
Add Olives
Toss in the Kalamata olives. Do not pit them if you want an authentic Greek experience, but warn your guests!
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables. Add a pinch of sea salt and gently toss to combine.
Add Feta
Place the large block of feta cheese directly on top of the salad. Do not crumble it initially.
Garnish
Sprinkle the dried oregano generously over the feta cheese and the rest of the salad. Add a final drizzle of olive oil over the cheese.
Serve
Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side to soak up the delicious juices at the bottom of the bowl.
Nutrition Facts
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.