HORIATIKI - THE REAL GREEK SALAD

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Horitiki is also known as a Village Salad. It's the most famous salad in Greece. No lettuce. Ever. Some people in our family don't use the vinegar, instead mixing the olive oil with a bit of water.

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large ripe tomato, cut into wedges then halved
1 medium cucumber, cut in 1/2 inch half-moons
1/4 c red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 kalamata olives, whole
2 oz feta cheese, cut in 2 thick slices
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
dried greek oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the tomato, cucumber, red onion and green pepper in a bowl. Add the red wine vinegar and toss gently to combine.
  • 2. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, then toss gently until incorporated. Add the Kalamata olives. Sprinkle the salad with a little oregano.
  • 3. Divide the salad between two shallow bowls. Place a piece of feta on top of each and sprinkle the feta with oregano and another drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • 4. Note: Most often we don't plate this individually, and everyone just uses their forks to help themselves. We also take thick crusty bread and dip it in the oil & vinegar dressing that goes to the bottom of the bowl.

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