Horiatiki Greek Salad (Traditional Farmer's Greek Salad)
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Horiatiki Greek Salad (Traditional Farmer's Greek Salad)
Description
Horiatiki Greek Salad combines ripe tomatoes (such as Campari or cherry tomatoes), crisp cucumbers, green bell pepper pieces, and kalamata olives to create a colorful vegetable base. Thinly sliced red onion adds sharpness while the dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar provides a fruity and acidic balance. Seasoned with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano, the salad is crowned with triangles of Greek sheep's milk feta cheese and briny capers to introduce creamy and salty notes.
This salad's chunky, hand-cut vegetables offer a range of textures from juicy tomatoes to crunchy cucumbers and peppers. The method involves either tossing everything gently in a bowl or arranging it on a platter before dressing to preserve the ingredients' integrity. It's a traditional side salad that pairs well with Mediterranean mains such as grilled meats, seafood, or as a light starter. The use of quality ingredients, especially of the feta and olives, is key to the authentic flavor profile.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound tomato such as Campari, cocktail, or cherry tomatoes, cut in bite-size quarters
- 1 English cucumber , or 3-4 Persian cucumbers, , halved lengthwise and cut in ½-inch slices
- 1 green bell pepper cored and seeded then cut in bite-size pieces, medium
- 1 cup kalamata olives pitted
- ½ cup red onion , thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil fruity
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 8 ounces feta cheese drained and cut into triangles, Greek sheep's milk
- 2 tablespoons capers , drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Place tomatoes with any juice, cucumber, green bell pepper, onion, and olives in a large bowl and toss. Or, arrange the ingredients on a platter and toss lightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper then drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Top with triangles of feta cheese. Sprinkle with dried oregano and top with capers. Drizzle with more olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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