Nothing beats the vibrant colors and rich flavors of an authentic Classic Mediterranean Greek Salad (Horiatiki) 🌿! Straight from the heart of Greece, this traditional salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy Kalamata olives, and a rich block of creamy feta cheese 🧀. Dressed in pure extra virgin olive oil, it’s the ultimate low-carb, nutrient-packed dish for quick lunches or healthy side meals! 🥗✨
Recipe Details:
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- ⌛ Total Time: 10 Minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 2-3 Servings
- 🌱 Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly
Ingredients:
🥗 For the Salad Base:
- 3 ripe Large Tomatoes 🍅 (cut into thick wedges)
- 1 English Cucumber 🥒 (sliced into thick half-moons)
- 1/2 Red Onion 🧅 (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives 🫒 (whole or pitted)
- 100g Feta Cheese 🧀 (traditionally served as a solid block)
🫒 For the Traditional Dressing:
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 🍾
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano 🌿
- Pinch of Salt 🧂 & Fresh Ground Black Pepper 🧂 (to taste)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
🔪 Step 1: Chop the Fresh Produce
Cut the ripe tomatoes into chunky wedges and slice the cucumber into thick half-moons 🥒. Thinly slice the red onion. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and Kalamata olives into a medium salad bowl 🥣.
🫒 Step 2: Whisk the Simple Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper 🥣.
🥗 Step 3: Drizzle and Combine
Pour the dressing over the fresh vegetables and gently toss with wooden spoons to coat everything thoroughly 😋.
🧀 Step 4: Top with Feta & Serve
Place a thick slab (block) of authentic Feta cheese right on top of the salad 🧀. Sprinkle a pinch of extra dried oregano and a drizzle of olive oil over the feta. Serve cold immediately!
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