🥗 Greek Salad (Fresh Horiatiki-Style)
A classic Mediterranean salad made with crisp vegetables, salty feta, olives, and a simple olive oil dressing—no heavy sauces, just clean flavor.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers (chunky cut)
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes (wedged or chopped)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 150g feta cheese
- 2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prep vegetables
- Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into rustic chunks
- Add them to a large bowl
2. Add olives & feta
- Toss in olives
- Add feta cheese in cubes or one large slab on top (traditional style)
3. Dress the salad
- Drizzle olive oil generously
- Add oregano, salt, pepper
- Optional: a splash of lemon juice or vinegar
4. Serve
- Mix lightly or serve un-tossed for a traditional presentation
- Eat fresh immediately
🔥 Tips for best Greek salad
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for authentic flavor
- Don’t overmix—keeps feta from breaking too much
- Good quality olive oil makes a big difference
- Chill ingredients before mixing for extra freshness
🧀 What makes it special
This salad relies on simplicity—no lettuce in traditional versions, just bold Mediterranean ingredients working together.
If you want, I can also give you a Greek salad with grilled chicken (high-protein version) or a wrap version using pita bread.
