Greek Salad (Greece)

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki, is a fresh, vibrant salad made with simple ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese. It's light, refreshing, and perfect as a side dish or even a light main course.

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or chunks

• 1 large cucumber, sliced (preferably unpeeled for color and texture)

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)

• 200g (about 7 oz) feta cheese, cut into cubes or crumbled

• Fresh oregano, to taste

  
  

For the Dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper (if using), and olives.

   
   

Step 2: Add the Feta

1. Scatter the feta cheese over the top. You can crumble it or add it in larger chunks, depending on preference.

   
   

Step 3: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

   
   

Step 4: Toss and Serve

1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle with fresh oregano.

2. Toss gently to combine, or serve without tossing for a more traditional look.

   
   

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Greek salad with crusty bread or pita for scooping, and enjoy it alongside grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a mezze platter!