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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 and pat dry the vegetables. Slice the cucumber lengthwise, then into rounds or half-moons. Remove the seeds from the green pepper and slice it into rounds. Quarter the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion lengthwise. Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl.
    1 cucumber, 1 green pepper, 6 small tomatoes, 1/2 a small red onion
  • Add capers, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta to the vegetables. In a small bowl, make the salad dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and sugar. Pour the dressing over the salad, then sprinkle with salt and dried oregano. Toss to combine.
    2 tablespoons capers, Kalamata olives, Crumbled feta cheese, 1-2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with more dried oregano. Serve with crusty bread or grilled pita to soak up the delicious 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