Horiatiki Greek Salad

Tomatoes, cucumber, olives and a slab of feta with olive oil and oregano: the authentic village salad with no lettuce.

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Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
Yield4 servings
LevelBeginner

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

Instructions

  1. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with salt and add the vinegar and half the olive oil. Toss gently.
  3. Top with the slab of feta, oregano and remaining olive oil.
  4. Serve right away with crusty bread.

Tips for success

  • Feta is salty, so go easy on added salt.
  • Use a block of feta in brine, not crumbles.

Substitutions

  • Add green bell pepper and capers.
  • Skip feta or use a vegan feta for dairy-free.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; keeps 1 day.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Estimate only. Calculated roughly from typical ingredients; real values vary by brand and portion.

Calories~290 kcal
Protein~9 g
Carbohydrates~13 g
Fat~24 g

Frequently asked questions

Does Greek salad have lettuce?

The traditional Greek village salad does not.