Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki Salad)
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Discover the vibrant flavors of a traditional Greek village salad, also known as Horiatiki. This refreshing recipe features juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a rich, tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, English or Persian
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 5 oz Feta cheese
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- ⅓ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon capers optional
- 2 tablespoons flat leafed parsley, chopped optional
Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the green bell pepper into chunks, removing the seeds.
- Cut the cucumber into chunks. You could peel the cucumber before cutting if you wish.
- In a large serving dish, layer the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, pepper and red onions slices.
- Scatter the chopped parsley and capers over the vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk the salad dressing ingredients until combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and lightly toss the ingredients.
- Top with the Feta cheese slices, drizzle with the dressing and serve.
Notes
Makes 4 hearty servings.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving to develop the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 8g