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Greek salad topped with a hunk of feta cheese. Plate of pita bread on the side
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Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)

This is the authentic traditional Greek salad recipe (horiatiki salata) served across Greece. Made in just 10 minutes with ripe summer tomatoes, crisp cucumber, a handful of Kalamata olives, and a thick slab of real sheep's milk feta. Simple, fresh, and perfect for making papara with crusty bread!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: authentic greek salad, greek salad, horiatiki, horiatiki salata, traditional greek salad, village salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes cut in wedges
  • 1 small red onion sliced into thin rings
  • 1 seedless cucumber sliced into half moons
  • 1 green pepper sliced into strips
  • 2-3 oz kalamata olives
  • 1 block feta cheese cut into thick slabs
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Optional

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Wash and slice tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and green pepper.
    3 medium tomatoes, 1 small red onion, 1 seedless cucumber, 1 green pepper
  • Place vegetables into a large mixing bowl and toss, then add the olives.
    2-3 oz kalamata olives
  • Sprinkle with salt and toss gently to combine. (If using the optional red wine vinegar, splash it on now).
    1 tsp sea salt, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Place the thick slabs of feta cheese directly on top of the salad.
    1 block feta cheese
  • Garnish with a heavy sprinkle of oregano and a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.
    1 tbsp dried oregano, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil