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Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Name: Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1½ lb ripe tomatoes, about 4 medium, cut into wedges; 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced thick; 1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup Kalamata olives; 7 oz feta cheese, one block; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp flaky or fine salt

The classic Greek village salad of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, red onion, olives and a slab of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

By AllRecipeZonePublished October 13, 2026Awaiting kitchen test

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Makes: 4 servings
Level: Easy

VegetarianGluten Free

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Horiatiki means village salad. There is no lettuce. It depends entirely on ripe tomatoes, good olive oil and a block of feta laid on top rather than crumbled in.

Salt the tomatoes a few minutes before serving so they release some juice, which mixes with the oil to make the dressing.

Tips for success

If raw onion is too sharp for you, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes and drain well.

Substitutions

Green bell pepper: Leave it out, or use a few thin rings of mild banana pepper.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Best eaten the day it is made. Leftovers keep 1 day in the fridge, but the tomatoes soften.

Freezer

Do not freeze.

Reheating

Serve at room temperature; take it out of the fridge 20 minutes ahead.

Make ahead

Chop the cucumber, pepper and onion up to 4 hours ahead. Cut and salt the tomatoes just before serving.

Questions and troubleshooting

Should I peel the cucumber?

It is up to you. Many Greek cooks peel it in stripes, leaving some skin for colour and crunch.

Greek Salad (Horiatiki)