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Horiatiki Salad- better known as Greek Salad

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 4 Filed Under: 10 Minute Salads, Dinner Salads, Low Carb, Salad Index, Summer Salads, Vegetarian

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This Horiatiki Salad is an authentic Greek recipe just like you would find in any Taverna in Greece. So why not make this delicious salad like the Greeks do?

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A closeup of Horiatiki Salad in a white bowl.
HORIATIKI SALATA

The secret to a really great "Horiatiki" Salad is the quality of your ingredients from the tomatoes to the oil and even the dried oregano.

So make sure you use some wonderful aromatic tomatoes such as truss, ox-heart or other heirloom varieties.

Try and pay a visit to your Greek delicatessen and invest in some good quality olive oil and a pack of the dried oregano on the stems. While you are there you can pick up your feta and olives!

Looking for more Greek salads? Then why not try our Greek Cabbage Salad, our simple Greek Lettuce Salad or our satisfying Cretan Salad.


IN THIS POST: LEARN HOW TO MAKE AN AUTHENTIC GREEK SALAD
  1. What Does Horiatiki Mean?
  2. You Will Need
  3. 💡A Few Tips for the Best Greek Salad
  4. How to Make It With Step-by-Step Instructions
  5.  🍽 Serving Suggestions
  6. 💭Tips and Questions (FAQs)
  7. More Greek Style Salads to Try
  8. Recipe Card

What Does Horiatiki Mean?

Directly translated Horiatiki means village, hence it is a Greek Village Salad. "Horiatiki Salata" is served at almost every meal and every Taverna in Greece has one on their menu.

Food in Greece is simple and fresh, the warm Mediterranean sun makes for incredible tasting vegetables - the tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the cucumbers aromatic, the green peppers have an incredible crunch, whilst the feta is sharp-tasting and creamy.

While the oregano that is collected and allowed to dry in the hot sun has an incredible aroma.

You Will Need

Labelled ingredients needed to make a Horiatiki Salad.

💡A Few Tips for the Best Greek Salad

  • Make sure you choose the most aromatic tomatoes you can find, heirloom or vine ripened/truss tomatoes are the best, splurge on a good quality olive and make a trip to the your Greek deli for some authentic Greek oregano, feta and olives.
  • The only thing I would prepare the day before for this is salad is the vinaigrette, just put the oil, vinegar, oregano in a glass jar add some sea salt and cracked black pepper and keep in your fridge.
  • This salad is even better if you make it an hour in advance and allow the flavours to develop.
  • So fire up your barbecue, make your salad, cook your souvlakia and by the time they are ready you will have your traditional Greek salad ready and waiting to be enjoyed.

How to Make It With Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Prepare the Veggies

Wash the tomatoes, remove the core and bottoms, then cut them into wedges.

Wash the cucumbers, then peel, leaving alternate strips of green, cut off the tops and ends, and then cut them into thick rounds.

Remove the papery skin, tops and ends of the onion, then cut into thin vertical wedges.

Wash the capsicums, remove the seeds and membranes then slice into 2.5 cm (1 inch) strips.

A knife cutting ripe tomatoes in wedges on a wooden board.
CUT THE TOMATOES INTO WEDGES
CUTTING CUCUMBERS INTO ROUNDS
CUT CUCUMBERS INTO ROUNDS
A yellow knife slicing a green capsicum or bell pepper into strips on a wooden board.
SLICE YOUR CAPSICUM (BELL PEPPER)
THINLY SLICING RED ONION ON WOODEN BOARD WITH RED KNIFE
THINLY SLICE RED ONION

Step 2 - Toss Your Horiatiki Salad

Place the tomatoes and cucumber in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt to taste, allow to sit for a few minutes so that the natural juices can be drawn out.

Drizzle with olive oil, add the vinegar and add the oregano then season with salt and pepper to taste, toss until well combined.

INGREDIENTS IN BOWL FOR HORIATIKI SALAD
ADD INGREDIENTS TO BOWL
MIXING HORIATIKI SALAD INGREDIENTS IN A WHITE BOWL WITH A SPOON
MIX WELL TO COMBINE

Step 3 - Serve and Enjoy!

Arrange your salad in a serving bowl, place the thick slice of feta on top, add a good lug of olive oil and garnish with some dried oregano.

Serve and enjoy with a glass or two of ouzo!

HORIATIKI SALATA IN A WHITE BOWL WITH OIL AND OLIVES ON THE SIDE
ARRANGE IN BOWL
OUZO IN GLASSES
SERVE WITH A OUZO!

 🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • You can pair this salad with almost everything, from pasta, barbecue meats, roasted meats, or even casseroles.
  • Or why not continue your trip to Greece and make a moussaka or souvlakia to go with it.
  • It could even be a meal in itself if you serve it with some wonderful crusty bread such as ciabatta or a nice sourdough.
Horiatiki salad in a white bowl with oil and olives on the side.
HORIATIKI SALATA

💭Tips and Questions (FAQs)

Is There Lettuce in a Greek Salad?

Let us clear this up once and for all, there is absolutely no lettuce or any leafy greens for that matter in a Horiatiki or Greek Salad - it is strictly made up of tomatoes,  cucumber, green capsicum, onion and olives with a big slice of feta on the top and a good lug of quality olive oil.
No itsy, bitsy, cute little cubes of feta either, but a big chunk of it that you cut up and mix into the salad. There is no tiny drizzle of olive oil either but lots of it so you can dip your bread in the oil, tomato juices and red wine vinegar. 

What Type of Feta Cheese is Best for a Greek Salad?

It's best to use authentic Greek feta cheese made from sheep's milk or a blend of sheep and goat's milk. Look for blocks of feta rather than pre-crumbled versions for better flavor and texture.

Can I Use Other Types of Olives if I Can't Find Kalamata Olives?

While Kalamata olives are the most traditional choice, you can substitute them with other brine-cured black olives. Just avoid using canned black olives, as they have a different flavor and texture.


More Greek Style Salads to Try

CRETAN TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD
CRETAN TOMATO & CUCUMBER
A black bowl with potato and egg salad with a red tea towel and dried oregano on the side.
GREEK POTATO SALAD

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Horiatiki salad in a white bowl with oil and olives on the side.

Horiatiki Salad - a trip to Greece on your table

This Horiatiki Salad is an authentic Greek recipe just like you would find in any Taverna in Greece. A recipe that you will find on many a Greek table almost every day.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Easy
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Gluten free, Keto, Low Carb, nut free
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • 3 small ripe truss tomatoes (approximately 330 grams / 11.6 ounches)
  • 2 medium Lebanese cucumbers (approximately 240 grams / 8.5 ounces)
  • 1 small red onion (approximately 240 grams / 8.5 ounces)
  • ½ small green capsicum / bell pepper (approximately 115 grams / 4 ounces)
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil* (plus extra to pour over your feta)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 200 gram feta cheese (one big thick slice)
  • ¼ cup black Greek olives
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Wash and trim all your vegetables. Cut the tomatoes and onions into rough wedges.
  • Wash and trim your cucumbers, then peel them leaving alternate strips of green, then cut into thick rounds.
  • Remove the core and seeds of the capsicum and cut into small strips.
  • Place all your chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl, add the olives, oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss your salad until well combined, taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Arrange your salad in a serving bowl, place the thick slice of feta on top, add a good lug of olive oil and garnish with some dried oregano.
  • Serve and enjoy with a glass or two of ouzo!

Notes

  • While may this may seem like a lot of oil for the dressing, the juices are ideal for dunking your fresh bread in - yum! If you prefer you may reduce the oil to a third of a cup instead. 
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1mg
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