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Authentic Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A vibrant, close-up shot of a traditional greek salad featuring a large block of feta cheese drizzled with olive oil and herbs over tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
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Make the best Greek salad with this easy recipe. This traditional Horiatiki salad features fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and a block of feta, dressed simply with olive oil and oregano. It is a healthy Mediterranean side dish ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large English cucumber, cut into thick half-moons
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted
  • 8 ounces block of good quality Feta cheese (do not use pre-crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes into wedges and slice the cucumber into thick half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Arrange the vegetables: In a large, shallow bowl or platter, arrange the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  3. Add the feta: Place the entire block of feta cheese directly on top of the vegetables in the center of the platter.
  4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over all the ingredients.
  5. Season: Sprinkle the dried oregano generously over the feta and vegetables. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately: Serve the salad as is, allowing guests to break up the feta as they eat. This is the authentic way to serve Horiatiki.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality, ripe tomatoes and genuine Greek feta packed in brine.
  • If you prefer a dressing mixed separately, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk well before pouring over the salad.
  • This salad is best made right before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.

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