Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki Recipe)
Greek Salad, or Horiatiki, is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, oregano, and olive oil. It's a simple salad that's fantastic on its own for a light meal or as a side or appetizer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes, (halved if cherry tomatoes, or largely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese in brine, sliced into planks or into large cubes
- Good quality olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes into a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Toss together, then let sit for 20-30 minutes to allow the juices to be pulled from the tomato.
- Add the cucumbers, red onion, and olives and toss to combine.
- Divide the salad among 4 plates and top with the feta. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle on the oregano. Serve immediately.
Notes
Most Greek Salads also include green pepper and capers. I don't like green peppers in salads, so I omitted them from my recipe, but you can add them. The same goes for the capers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 885mgPotassium: 413mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1179IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 1mg