Best Horiatiki Greek Villagers Salad Recipes

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
• Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
• Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
• Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
• Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
• Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
• Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
• Serve with crusty bread.

HORIATIKI SALAD (GREEK SALAD OR VILLAGE SALAD)

Steps:

• If using cherry tomatoes, then cut them in half. If using Roma or Beefsteak tomatoes, cut them in 1-inch cubes;
• Partially peel a cucumber and cut it into cubes, similar in size to the tomatoes;
• Cut the Bell pepper and onion in thin slices or rings;
• Place the vegetables into a bowl, then add olives and pepperoncini;
• Combine all dressing ingredients and pour over the salad; then mix well and place onto a serving dish;
• Top salad with a block of feta & serve immediately (or sooner) with crusty bread.

HORIATIKI (GREEK VILLAGERS SALAD)

Steps:

• Wash and dry all ingredients. Cut the tomatoes in half, core them and cut each piece into 3rds.
• Toss the tomatoes with the sliced onions, cucumber, olives, and peppers.
• Sprinkle in the oregano, salt and olive oil, and lastly stir in the feta cheese. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK HORIATIKI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut your tomatoes into wedges over the bowl that you're serving the salad in, so that any extra juices land in the bowl. Add onion slices. Liberally season with salt and oregano. Mix and allow tomatoes to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, so that the salt releases the tomatoes' juices.
• Mix in feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, and olives just before serving. Stir everything together. Drizzle with olive oil.

GREEK VILLAGE SALAD (NICK AND MARINA MAKRIS HORIATIKI SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into small wedges, cube the cucumber, cut red onion into thin wedges, slice green pepper, and place into large bowl.
• Add the cubed or crumbled feta cheeses, olives and olive oil and salt to taste.
• At this point I toss and sprinkle with Italian parsley and some of the crumbled cheese.