Description
Classic Greek Horiatiki, often referred to as Greek salad, is more than just a side dish; it’s a vibrant celebration of fresh vegetables and Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into chunks
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 oz block feta cheese, sliced or cubed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing your vegetables under cool running water. For the tomatoes, cut them into wedges—this will make them easier to mix into the salad while allowing their juices to seep into the other ingredients. The cucumber should be sliced into chunks for a satisfying crunch, and the red onion should be sliced thinly to ensure its flavor is evenly distributed throughout the salad. Place all these prepared ingredients into a large salad bowl.
- Once you’ve placed the prepared tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in the bowl, add in the Kalamata olives. Gently toss everything together using your hands or a large spoon, ensuring an even mix of flavors while being careful not to crush the tomatoes. This step helps to enhance the overall flavor profile of the salad as the juices from the tomatoes and olives will start to coat the vegetables.
- Next, take your block of feta cheese and cut it into large slabs or cubes. Arrange these on top of the salad mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Drizzle this dressing evenly over your salad, followed by a sprinkle of dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. The oil and vinegar dressing will create a deliciously tangy flavor that perfectly complements the freshness of the vegetables and the creaminess of the feta.
- If you’d like, you can choose to toss the salad lightly just before serving to combine all the flavors more thoroughly; however, leaving it untossed can also make for a lovely presentation, with bright colors and textures layered beautifully. It’s ideal to serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and the crispness of the vegetables.
Notes
For the best flavor, always use fresh, in-season vegetables. If you’re making the salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until just before serving to ensure the salad remains crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Protein: 8 g