Hearty Greek Salad
Traditional Greek horiatiki — chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, oregano with olive oil dressing. NO lettuce (the lettuce version is American). Authentic Mediterranean.
Prep Time
21 min
Cook Time
38 min
Servings
6
Calories
421 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1 ½
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1 ½
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1.5
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1.5
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cut 4 ripe tomatoes into wedges (not slices — chunks are traditional). Cut 1 large cucumber (skin on or peeled) into thick chunks.
- 2
Thinly slice ½ red onion into rings.
- 3
Slice 1 green bell pepper into rings (traditional Greek addition).
- 4
In a large bowl, combine all vegetables. Add ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives.
- 5
Top with a thick slab of feta cheese (4-6 oz) — traditionally a single piece, not crumbled. Drizzle with ⅓ cup of good olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar.
- 6
Sprinkle generously with dried oregano (1 tablespoon), salt, black pepper. Don't toss — the feta stays in a piece. Eat by breaking off chunks of feta with each bite of vegetables. Serve with crusty bread.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.No lettuce. Traditional Greek has none.
- 2.Chunky cuts. Not finely diced.
- 3.Whole slab of feta. Not crumbled.
- 4.Good olive oil. Tasted element.
🔬 Why It Works
Traditional Greek horiatiki succeeds with quality ingredients (ripe tomatoes, real feta, good olive oil) and minimal processing. The chunky vegetables and whole feta slab maintain integrity. The dried oregano provides the distinctive Greek aroma.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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