Horiatiki (Traditional Greek Salad)
Horiatiki, or Traditional Greek Salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. This delightful salad features juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all dressed in high-quality olive oil and sprinkled with aromatic oregano. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or enjoyed on its own, Horiatiki is an easy-to-make dish that bursts with flavor and color—ideal for summer gatherings or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced (preferably Persian)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: chop tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice cucumbers and red onion.
- Add sliced green bell pepper to the bowl with tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Toss in Kalamata olives and crumble feta cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, and salt; drizzle over the salad.
- Gently mix everything together using two large spoons.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg