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Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki): Quick, No Lettuce Recipe

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Make a traditional Horiatiki salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and Kalamata olives. This easy recipe uses a simple, zesty olive oil and oregano dressing, perfect for a light meal or healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted or unpitted
  • 8 ounces good quality feta cheese, cut into large blocks
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes into wedges and roughly chop or slice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion. Place all prepared vegetables and the olives into a large bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss everything to combine.
  4. Add the feta: Arrange the blocks of feta cheese on top of the dressed vegetables. Do not toss the feta, as it should remain in large pieces.
  5. Serve immediately: Sprinkle a little extra dried oregano over the feta before serving. This salad is best served right away.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use a block of feta cheese packed in brine and cut it into large chunks rather than crumbling it.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with the red wine vinegar.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and fits well within the Mediterranean diet.

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