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Authentic Greek Salad (Horiatiki) with Homemade Vinaigrette

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Make this fresh, authentic Greek salad, Horiatiki, in under 15 minutes. It features crisp vegetables, salty feta, and a simple homemade Greek dressing for a taste of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thickly
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 8 ounces block feta cheese, cut into thick slabs (do not crumble)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the tomatoes into wedges and slice the cucumber into thick pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Arrange the vegetables on a large platter or shallow bowl. Distribute the Kalamata olives evenly over the vegetables.
  3. Place the thick slabs of feta cheese directly on top of the vegetables and olives. Do not mix the feta in yet.
  4. Make the homemade Greek dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the entire salad, focusing on coating the vegetables and the feta cheese.
  6. Sprinkle a little extra dried oregano over the feta cheese for presentation and flavor.
  7. Serve immediately. You can gently toss the salad at the table just before eating, or serve it family-style with the feta intact.

Notes

  • For the most authentic Greek salad experience, skip the lettuce. This recipe focuses on the traditional Horiatiki style.
  • Use high-quality, block feta cheese packed in brine; it has a better texture and flavor than pre-crumbled varieties.
  • This salad works well for meal prep if you store the dressing separately and dress the vegetables just before serving.

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