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Overhead view of a Greek village salad with tomato wedges, cucumber, olives, and a whole block of feta on top.

Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

A traditional no-lettuce Greek village salad made with tomato wedges, cucumber, onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives, and a whole block of feta, dressed simply with olive oil and oregano.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 4 large ripe tomatoes cut into thick wedges (about 700g / 1.5 lbs)
  • - 1 English cucumber sliced into half-moons about 1/2 inch thick
  • - 1 green bell pepper sliced into rings
  • - 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • - 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted or whole
  • - 200g 7 oz block of feta cheese, kept whole
  • - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar optional
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano divided
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • - Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cut tomatoes into thick wedges, place in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and let sit while prepping the rest. Juice should start pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
  2. Slice cucumber into 1/2-inch half-moons and add to the bowl.
  3. Slice green bell pepper into rings, removing seeds, and add to the bowl.
  4. Thinly slice red onion and add in (optional: soak in cold water 5 minutes first to mellow the bite).
  5. Add olives to the bowl.
  6. Whisk olive oil, vinegar (if using), remaining oregano, and black pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss until glistening with no dry patches.
  7. Place the whole block of feta on top. Sprinkle with a pinch of oregano and a light drizzle of olive oil.
  8. Let sit 10 minutes before serving so the dressing settles into the vegetables. Serve with the feta whole for guests to break apart at the table.

Notes

Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian as written. Best eaten the day it's made; does not freeze well. Vegetables can be chopped a day ahead and dressed just before serving.