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  • Authentic Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki)


    If you’re craving a refreshing and healthy side dish, this authentic Greek salad recipe (Horiatiki) is the perfect choice. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, briny feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this salad celebrates the best of Mediterranean flavors. Tossed in a simple homemade Greek salad dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, it’s a dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re serving it at a summer barbecue, a family dinner, or as part of a light Mediterranean meal, this easy Greek salad will become your go-to recipe.


    Why You’ll Love This Greek Salad

    • Fresh & Flavorful: Made with peak-season vegetables and creamy feta.
    • Quick & Easy: Just 15 minutes from start to finish.
    • Versatile: Serve as a side dish, appetizer, or light vegetarian meal.
    • Make-Ahead Friendly: Stays crisp longer since it doesn’t contain delicate greens.

    Greek Salad Recipe

    Guiseppe

    Servings

    4

    Prep Time

    15 minutes

    Cook Time

    0 minutes

    Calories

    210

    Cuisine

    Greek, Mediterranean

    Category

    Salad, Side Dish, Appetizer

    This authentic Greek salad recipe features cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta, and a zesty Greek dressing. A refreshing Mediterranean salad ready in just 15 minutes!

    Ingredients

      For the Dressing:

      • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
      • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
      • 1 garlic clove, minced
      • ½ tsp dried oregano (plus extra for sprinkling)
      • ¼ tsp Dijon mustard
      • ¼ tsp sea salt
      • Freshly ground black pepper

      For the Salad:

      • 1 English cucumber, halved, seeded, and sliced into half-moons
      • 1 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
      • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
      • 5 oz feta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (feta in brine preferred)
      • ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
      • ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives
      • ⅓ cup fresh mint leaves

      Directions

      1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
      2. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, feta, red onion, and olives on a large platter or bowl.
      3. Drizzle the salad with the dressing. Gently toss to coat.
      4. Sprinkle with extra oregano and top with fresh mint leaves.
      5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy immediately or chill briefly before serving.