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Traditional Greek horiatiki salad with tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and a block of feta cheese.

Horiatiki (Traditional Greek Village Salad)

Emilia
A simple Greek village salad made with ripe tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, a block of feta cheese, oregano, and good olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine European, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 roma tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 English cucumber sliced into thick half moons
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 block Greek feta about 7 oz/ 200g
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Greek preferred
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives to a large bowl.
  • Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently.
  • Place the block of feta on top of the salad.
  • Add the feta block and add dried oregano.
  • Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil over the feta.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Traditional Greek salad is made without lettuce.
  • Greeks typically place a large block of feta on top rather than crumbling it.
  • Use the best tomatoes and olive oil you can find since the ingredients are the star of the dish.
  • If available, Greek oregano provides the most authentic flavor.
Keyword greek village salad, horiatiki salad, traditional greek salad