Greek salad is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors: ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, pepper, onion and a slab of feta on top, all coming together with good olive oil and a scattering of oregano. Fresh, healthy and quick to throw together, it becomes a complete light meal with a piece of bread on the side.

The secret lies in fresh ingredients cut into big chunks, a good olive oil and a light hand when tossing. The traditional version has no lettuce, and the feta goes on whole, never crumbled.

Refreshing Greek Salad with Feta and Olives

A Mediterranean salad of tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and onion, topped with feta and olives, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

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مدة التحضير 15

الوقت الكلي 15

عدد الحصص: 4 people

Ingredients Method Notes

المقادير

4 tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1 green pepper
1 red onion
Black olives (Kalamata)
1 block of feta
Olive oil
Vinegar or lemon
Oregano, salt and pepper

Method

Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into big chunks.
Slice the pepper into rings and the onion into thin slivers.
Arrange the vegetables in a serving dish and add the olives.
Place the whole block of feta on top of the salad.
Dress with olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
Serve right away with some bread.

ملاحظات

A traditional Greek salad has no lettuce.
Cut the vegetables into big chunks and keep them nice and fresh.
Place the feta on top in one piece rather than crumbling it.

Frequently asked questions

Does Greek salad contain lettuce?

The traditional version (horiatiki) has none — it relies on tomatoes, cucumber and pepper.

What can I use instead of feta?

A similar salty white cheese works, but feta is what gives that authentic flavor.

Can I make it ahead?

Chop the ingredients in advance, but add the dressing and salt just before serving so the salad doesn't go soggy.

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Refreshing Greek Salad with Feta and Olives