Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki salad, is a classic Mediterranean dish known for its fresh and flavorful ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe to make a traditional Greek salad:
Ingredients:
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 200g feta cheese, cut into chunks or crumbled
- Extra virgin olive oil, for dressing
- Red wine vinegar, to taste
- Salt and dried oregano, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare Vegetables: Start by preparing your vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, slice the cucumber, and slice the green bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl.
- Add Olives and Cheese: Add the Kalamata olives to the bowl. Then, top with chunks or crumbles of feta cheese.
- Seasoning: Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Add a splash of red wine vinegar. Season with salt and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to combine the ingredients. Be careful not to break the feta cheese too much.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately, or let it sit for a bit to allow the flavors to meld together. Greek salad is perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish with grilled meats or bread.
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Authentic Greek salad does not include lettuce.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and vinegar to suit your taste.
- For an extra kick, add a few capers or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
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