Easy Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)
This Easy Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad) is a fresh, authentic Mediterranean salad made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, and a generous slab of creamy feta cheese. Finished with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano, this no-lettuce Greek salad comes together in just 15 minutes and pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, seafood, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: SALAD
- Method: NO COOK
- Cuisine: MEDITERRANEAN
Ingredients
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6 oz grape tomatoes, halved
or 3 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped (about 9 oz) -
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch pieces
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1 medium green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
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½ medium red onion, thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
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⅓ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
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1 (4-ounce) block high-quality sheep’s milk feta cheese
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
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1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
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Add the tomatoes (with any juices), cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and olives to a large bowl. Gently toss to combine.
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Transfer the salad to a serving platter or shallow bowl.
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Place the feta cheese on top in one large piece.
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Drizzle evenly with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
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Sprinkle with oregano, coarse sea salt, and capers if using.
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Serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
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For an authentic Greek salad, serve the feta as a slab rather than crumbled.
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Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
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This salad is traditionally served without lettuce.