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Fresh Greek Horiatiki Salad Recipe Perfect for Easy Healthy Meals

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A vibrant and authentic Greek Horiatiki salad featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano. Perfect for quick, healthy meals with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-large ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled if desired, sliced into half-moons or chunks
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 7 ounces (200g) feta cheese block, crumbled or sliced into slabs
  • 1 small green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables (10 minutes): Wash and dry all produce thoroughly. Cut tomatoes into chunky wedges, removing the core if desired. Peel cucumber if skin is thick or waxy, then slice into ¼ inch (6mm) thick half-moons. Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is preferred, then drain well.
  2. Slice the Green Pepper (Optional) (2 minutes): Cut green bell pepper into thin rings or strips for added crunch and color, or skip if preferred.
  3. Combine the Salad Base (3 minutes): In a large salad bowl, gently toss tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, green pepper, and Kalamata olives together, being careful not to crush the tomatoes.
  4. Add the Feta Cheese (2 minutes): Crumble or slice feta and place on top of the salad. Larger slabs are preferred to hold texture when tossing.
  5. Make the Dressing (2 minutes): In a small bowl or directly over the salad, mix extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk or stir until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Toss and Serve (1 minute): Drizzle dressing evenly over salad. Use salad tongs or two large spoons to gently toss everything together just before serving.

Notes

Keep dressing separate until just before serving to avoid soggy vegetables. Use ripe, high-quality produce for best flavor. Soak onions in cold water to mellow sharpness. Handle feta gently to maintain texture. Salad is best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for up to two days with dressing stored separately.

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Keywords: Greek salad, Horiatiki salad, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, summer salad

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