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Traditional Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki Salata)

Make this traditional Greek salad recipe, horiatiki salata. Fresh vegetables, feta, and olive oil. A simple, authentic Mediterranean dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tomatoes Medium sized
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Red onion Medium sized
  • 1 Green capsicum Bell pepper
  • 15 Kalamata olives A large handful
  • 200 grams Greek feta cheese Block
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon Oregano
  • Salt To taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tomatoes into wedges, and if any are large, slice them again into bite-sized pieces.
  • Partially peel the cucumber for a striped pattern, cut it in half lengthwise, and slice into half-moons about 1 cm thick.
  • Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
  • Core the green capsicum and slice it thinly into strips.
  • In a serving bowl, place the tomato wedges at the bottom, followed by the cucumber, onion, and capsicum slices.
  • Scatter the Kalamata olives on top. Drizzle the salad with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and most of the oregano (keeping a little aside for later), then gently toss to combine.
  • Place the block of feta cheese on top. Drizzle a little more olive oil directly onto the feta and sprinkle with the remaining oregano for a final touch.

Notes

  1. Olive Oil: Be generous with the olive oil, ensuring the salad is well-coated, but avoid drowning the ingredients. The olive oil is key to bringing out the fresh flavors of the vegetables.
  2. Red Wine Vinegar: For a bit of tang, drizzle a small amount of red wine vinegar over the salad along with the olive oil. It adds a subtle acidity that brightens up the dish without overpowering the flavours.
  3. Capers: For an extra briny kick, feel free to add a handful of capers to the salad. They complement the feta and olives beautifully. 
  4. Leftovers: If you have any leftovers, cover and refrigerate the salad for up to 2 days. The flavors will continue to meld, making it even more delicious the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 813mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1216IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 1mg
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