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The Best Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki) with Simple 5-Minute Homemade Dressing

Close-up of a vibrant greek salad featuring large cubes of feta cheese sprinkled with herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and Kalamata olives.
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Make a fresh, authentic Greek salad (Horiatiki) without lettuce. This recipe uses crisp vegetables, quality feta, and a bright, tangy homemade dressing, ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted or unpitted
  • 8 ounces block feta cheese, cut into large cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber into thick half-moons, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the green bell pepper. Place all prepared vegetables and the olives into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Assemble the salad: Gently add the large cubes of feta cheese to the bowl with the vegetables. Do not toss yet.
  4. Dress and season: Drizzle the homemade dressing evenly over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
  5. Serve immediately: Gently toss the salad just before serving to coat the ingredients lightly. Serve right away for the best texture.

Notes

  • For an authentic Horiatiki, avoid adding lettuce. The flavor comes from the quality of the tomatoes and feta.
  • Use a good quality, block-style feta packed in brine for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with the red wine vinegar.

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