Description
This Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki) is a crisp, colorful blend of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta — all simply dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar for an authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 English cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into half moons
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced into rings
• 1 handful pitted Kalamata olives
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided
• Kosher salt, to taste
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1–2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 (7-ounce) block Greek feta cheese in brine, torn into slabs
Instructions
1. Optional: Soak the onion slices in ice water with 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar for 10 minutes to mellow their flavor.
2. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, and olives in a large serving bowl.
3. Drain onions and add them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
4. Sprinkle ¾ teaspoon oregano and a pinch of kosher salt over the vegetables.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar to taste, then gently toss.
6. Top with slabs of feta cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ teaspoon oregano over the feta and serve immediately.
Notes
– Use the best quality olive oil and feta you can find for authentic flavor.
– Keep feta in large pieces for presentation and texture.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
– This salad is best enjoyed fresh, not suited for freezing.
– For variation, add a few capers or a touch of fresh oregano.
- Prep Time: 15
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek