Greek Salad

Traditional Horiatiki with red onion, juicy tomatoes, English cucumber, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and oregano.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Salad

Cuisine Greek

Servings people

Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

kitchen knife
cutting board
salad bowl

Ingredients

1 medium red onion - thinly sliced into half circles.
4 roma tomatoes - cut into bite-sized wedges.
1 English cucumber - stripped and cut into bite-sized wedges.
1 bell pepper - cored and sliced into rings.
1 cup Kalamata black olives - pitted
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper - freshly cracked
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
7 oz feta cheese - block cheese, cut into thin rectangles.

Instructions

Defang the Onion (optional, but recommended)

Fill a small bowl with cold water, add a Tbsp of red wine vinegar to the water, then add the onion slices. Set aside for 10 - 30 minutes. This will mellow the onions sharp raw taste.
1 medium red onion

Combine the Vegetables

Add the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and olives into a salad bowl. Drain the onions and add them as well.
4 roma tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 1 cup Kalamata black olives

Add the Seasonings

Sprinkle most of the oregano, plus the salt and pepper. Add the oil and vinegar, then give it a good toss.
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Top with the feta and the remaining oregano. Plate and serve.
7 oz feta cheese

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