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How to Make Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata) Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata) is a fresh, vibrant combination of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, green bell peppers, red onion, olives, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for a light meal or a side dish, bursting with Mediterranean flavors and ideal for warm weather dining.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2-3 tomatoes, halved and cut into wedges about half an inch thick
  • ½ English cucumber, sliced into coins
  • 1 green bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • ⅓ red onion, thinly sliced

Other Ingredients

  • ½ cup olives (your favorite kind)
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dry oregano
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (to taste)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Sea salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine the fresh ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and olives to create the salad base.
  2. Season and dress: Sprinkle sea salt over the vegetables to taste. Drizzle 2–3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add about 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar, adjusting to your liking.
  3. Add the finishing touch: Generously sprinkle the dried oregano over the top and gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with the herbs and dressing.
  4. Let it rest: Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors as the tomatoes release their juices and blend perfectly with the olive oil, feta, and herbs.
  5. Serve: Plate the salad and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve accompanied by fresh, crusty bread or Greek rusks to soak up the delicious salad juices.
  6. Serving suggestion: Enjoy the salad with crusty bread or broken Greek rusks (papara) for an authentic experience, perfect for dipping and savoring every bite.

Notes

  • For an even more authentic touch, use Greek Kalamata olives if possible.
  • Allowing the salad to rest for 30 minutes is important for melding flavors but you can serve immediately if short on time.
  • If using rusks, break them into crouton-sized pieces to absorb the dressing and juices for a delicious crunch.
  • Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
  • This salad is traditionally not tossed too vigorously to maintain the integrity of the ingredients.
  • Prep Time: 6 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

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