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Best Easy Classic Greek Salad Recipe

Close-up of a fresh greek salad in a white bowl featuring large chunks of tomato, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
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Make a classic Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki, that features crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and briny olives tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. This refreshing salad is ready in minutes and perfect for any gathering or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large English cucumber, sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, whole or pitted
  • 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into large cubes or crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Place the tomato wedges, cucumber, red onion slices, green bell pepper pieces, and Kalamata olives into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. Add feta: Gently add the feta cheese cubes to the bowl. Toss lightly one more time, taking care not to break up the cheese too much.
  5. Serve immediately: Serve your fresh Greek salad right away for the best texture.

Notes

  • For an authentic Horiatiki style, avoid adding lettuce. The juices from the ripe tomatoes create the natural base for the dressing.
  • If you prefer a finer texture, you can use crumbled feta instead of large cubes.
  • You can marinate the feta cheese in the dressing for 30 minutes before adding it to the salad for deeper flavor.

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