Traditional Greek Salad-Horiatiki
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Traditional Greek Salad-Horiatiki
Description
The Traditional Greek Salad-Horiatiki consists of fresh wedges of tomato, sliced cucumber coins, green bell pepper strips, and thin slices of red onion, mixed with your choice of olives and a generous amount of feta cheese. Dry oregano is sprinkled on top before drizzling 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar to brighten the flavors. The salad benefits from sitting at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to integrate and the tomatoes to soften slightly, enhancing the overall taste.
This salad delivers a varied texture from crisp vegetables and tender cheese, while the olives and oregano add savory and herbal dimensions. Its bright acidity and olive oil richness make it a versatile accompaniment to grilled meats or as a light standalone dish in warm weather.
For serving, traditional crusty bread is recommended to dip into the flavorful dressing left at the bottom of the bowl. Optional rusks can be soaked in the salad juices to add crunchy crouton-like elements.
Storage recommendations emphasize keeping tomatoes and onions at room temperature, not refrigerated, to preserve texture and flavor. Onions should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place with proper air circulation away from potatoes to avoid premature spoilage.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tomato halved and cut in wedges, about half an inch thick
- ½ English cucumber cut in coins.
- 1 green bell pepper cored and sliced
- ⅓ red onion sliced
- ½ cup olive your favorite kind
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon oregano dry
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar to taste, you can add more if you prefer
- basil fresh leaves
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Mix all fresh ingredients —season with sea salt to taste. Add 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a tablespoon red wine vinegar. Sprinkle dry oregano all over and toss. For best results, allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with fresh, crusty bread to dip in the salad juices. You can also try the rusks in the salad. If they are big in size, break them up at the size of croutons. Please see recipe notes for details.
Notes
- Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding and soften tomatoes.
- Store tomatoes on a platter at room temperature without stacking to keep them fresh and flavorful.
- Avoid refrigerating tomatoes and onions, as cold temperatures negatively affect their texture and taste.
- Onions should be stored in a breathable container in a cool, dry, dark place separate from potatoes.
- Serve the salad with crusty bread to soak up the dressing; optionally include rusks broken into crouton sizes for added texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 954mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1614IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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