Origin Greece
Greek Salad also called Horiatiki Salad is a fresh and colorful salad from Greece. It has crisp vegetables soft feta cheese olives and a simple dressing made with olive oil lemon and herbs. The salad tastes light clean and very refreshing. People in Greece enjoy it with lunch or dinner because it is healthy and full of natural flavor.
This recipe is written in easy English so anyone can make a perfect Greek salad bowl at home.
What Is a Greek Salad
A Greek salad is made with
- tomatoes
- cucumbers
- onions
- bell peppers
- olives
- feta cheese
- olive oil dressing
It is simple fresh and full of bright colors.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Salad
- 2 tomatoes cut into cubes
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 cup feta cheese cut into cubes
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Half teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon pepper
- Half teaspoon oregano
Step by Step Method to Make Greek Salad
Step 1
Prepare the Vegetables
- Cut the tomatoes into cubes.
- Slice the cucumber onion and bell pepper.
- Keep all vegetables fresh and crisp.
Step 2
Make the Dressing
- Take a small bowl.
- Add olive oil lemon juice salt pepper and oregano.
- Mix everything well.
The dressing should taste light and fresh.
Step 3
Mix the Salad
- Take a large bowl.
- Add all the vegetables.
- Add olives and feta cheese cubes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Mix gently.
The salad should look colorful and bright.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the salad fresh.
It goes well with
- grilled chicken
- pasta
- garlic bread
- rice dishes
- soups
It is healthy filling and perfect for warm days.
Tips for Perfect Greek Salad
- Use fresh vegetables only
- Do not crush the feta
- Add more olives for strong flavor
- Use good quality olive oil
- Add lemon juice for fresh taste
Variations You Can Try
- Add lettuce for more crunch
- Add avocado slices
- Add boiled chickpeas
- Add herbs like mint or basil
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 200 to 280
- Carbohydrates 15g
- Protein 8g
- Fat 14g