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Fresh Horiatiki Salad

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A traditional Greek village salad featuring chunky tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, and a slab of feta cheese, dressed simply with olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. This fresh and vibrant salad is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into chunky wedges
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced rings, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 6 ounces Greek PDO feta cheese, thick slab or large crumbled chunks
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash all fresh produce thoroughly.
  2. Cut the tomatoes into chunky wedges about 1 to 1.5 inches in size.
  3. Slice the English cucumber into thick half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Thinly slice the green bell pepper into rings or strips.
  5. Cut the red onion into thin rings and soak in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  6. In a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to combine without breaking up the tomatoes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  9. Place a large slab of feta cheese on top of the salad without crumbling it.
  10. Sprinkle a pinch more oregano on the feta and drizzle a little more olive oil if desired.
  11. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor or let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to marry.

Notes

Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for best flavor. Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Do not rinse olives to preserve their briny flavor. Add oil and vinegar gradually to adjust acidity and richness. Avoid tossing salad too vigorously to keep texture intact. For dairy-free option, omit feta and add toasted pine nuts or walnuts. Store feta separately if preparing ahead.

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Keywords: Horiatiki salad, Greek salad, village salad, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, fresh salad, traditional Greek recipe

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