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Classic Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Classic Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

Transport yourself to a sun-drenched Greek isle with this classic Horiatiki, or village salad. It’s the ultimate celebration of fresh, simple ingredients: crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-oregano vinaigret
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6.4 oz (180 g) 1 large tomato, cut into cubes
  • 10.6 oz (300 g) 1 cucumber, sliced into half-moons
  • 0.33 cup (1.8 oz / 50 g) kalamata olives, halved
  • 3.9 oz (110 g) 0.5 white onion, sliced
  • 0.75 cup (4 oz / 115 g) feta, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp (1 oz / 30 g) red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (1 oz / 30 g) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (0.04 oz / 1 g) oregano, dried
  • 0.25 cup (1.9 oz / 54 g) extra-virgin olive oil
  • Buy Block Feta in Brine: For the best flavor and creamiest texture, buy a block of feta stored in brine and crumble it yourself. Avoid pre-crumbled varieties.
  • Tame the Raw Onion: If raw onion is too sharp for you, soak the slices in the red wine vinegar and lemon juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad. This softens the bite.
  • Prevent a Watery Salad: To keep the dressing from getting diluted, scoop the seeds out of your cucumber with a spoon before slicing, especially if it's a large one.
  • Activate the Oregano: Rub dried oregano vigorously between your palms before adding it to the dressing. This simple step warms the herb and releases its aromatic oils for a more potent flavor.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tomato cubes, cucumber slices, halved olives, and sliced onion.
  3. Gently stir the vegetables to combine, then top with the crumbled feta cheese.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5.5gFat: 23g

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