How To Prepare Greek Salad ?

🇬🇷 Greek Salad Recipe (Horiatiki): Mediterranean Freshness in Every Bite

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Authentic Greek Salad Recipe | Traditional Horiatiki with Feta & Olives

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Make a refreshing Greek salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. A perfect Mediterranean side dish in under 10 minutes.

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📝 Description:

Greek Salad — or Horiatiki — is a colorful, rustic Mediterranean salad packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s commonly served as a side dish in Greece and beyond, but it’s so satisfying, it can stand alone as a light meal. The simplicity of fresh ingredients, good olive oil, and tangy feta make this dish a global favorite.

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🥗 Ingredients:
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 100g (3.5 oz) feta cheese, cut into cubes or slabs
• 10–12 Kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell pepper.
2. Add the olives and feta cheese on top (leave in slabs or crumble slightly).
3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and a pinch of salt.
4. Toss gently right before serving — or leave it rustic and layered.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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📌 Tips:
• Don’t use vinegar or lemon juice; authentic Greek salad uses only olive oil and oregano.
• Use the best quality feta and olives you can find for authentic flavor.