MediterraneanGreek Village Salad (Horiatiki)
Ripe tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and green pepper with kalamata olives, topped with a whole slab of feta, oregano and olive oil. The Greek village salad, with no lettuce.
Method
Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.
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Sharp knife and board
Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.
- 01
Cutting
10 minutesCut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber into thick half moons, and slice the red onion and bell peppers into thin rings.
Success cueLarge, chunky pieces.
- 02
Seasoning
2 minutesPut the vegetables and kalamata olives in a wide bowl and season them with the salt and vinegar.
Success cueJuices start to collect at the bottom.
- 03
Feta
2 minutesLay the feta on top in one block, sprinkle with the oregano and pour the olive oil over everything.
Success cueA white block of feta glistening with oil.
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Cooking tips
Salting the vegetables a few minutes before the oil draws out juice that becomes the dressing.
- • Use the ripest tomatoes you can find; they are the heart of the salad.
- • Leave the feta whole and let everyone break it at the table.
Common mistakes
- • Dressing it long before serving, so the vegetables go limp.
- • Using cold, pale tomatoes from the fridge.
Serving ideasServe with crusty bread to soak up the juices, or beside grilled fish.
Potential allergens
Milk
Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there no lettuce?
Horiatiki means village salad: in Greece it is only summer vegetables, olives and feta.
Which feta should I buy?
Greek feta in brine, made from sheep's or goat's milk and sold as a block; it is creamier and less salty than crumbled feta.
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