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Greek salad tossed in olive oil with crumbled feta, kalamata olives, and dried oregano in a large wooden bowl.
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Classic Greek Village Salad Recipe (Horiatiki)

Bursting with fresh flavours and vibrant colours, Greek salad comes together in under 15 minutes. A delicious combination of crisp cucumbers, bright and juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, kalamata olives, thinly sliced onions, and capers, all tossed in a generous amount of Greek dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salads + Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: greek appetizers, greek salad, Greek side dishes, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Ria Mavrikos

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 green pepper sliced
  • 6 small tomatoes chopped into quarters
  • 1/2 a small red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • Kalamata olives 1/2 cup
  • Crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup
  • 1-2 tablespoons dried oregano

Greek Salad Dressing

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon white granulated sugar optional

Instructions

  • Wash all of the vegetables and pat dry. Slice the cucumber down the middle length-wise. Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moon shapes. Toss the cucumbers in a large bowl. Remove the seeds from the green pepper. Slice the green pepper into slices or rounds. Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Peel and cut the red onion in half. Slice into very thin slices length-wise. Place all of the cut vegetables into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add in the capers, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese to the large bowl with the vegetables and generously pour the dressing over the salad. Sprinkle with salt, dried oregano, and mix together.
  • You can drizzle a little more olive oil on top and sprinkle with more dried oregano. Serve with fresh crusty bread or grilled pita bread to dip into all of those wonderful juices.

Notes

  • When possible, use the freshest ingredients for the best flavour
  • Great quality extra virgin olive oil will also elevate the flavour of this Greek salad
  • The ingredients are a guideline. You can easily adjust the quantity or omit ingredients based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 313mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g