Best 4 Horiatiki The Real Greek Salad Recipes

Introducing horiatiki, the quintessential Greek salad that embodies the vibrant, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. This classic dish is a symphony of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and briny olives, united by a tangy dressing of oregano-infused olive oil and red wine vinegar. Often served as a refreshing appetizer or light lunch, horiatiki is the epitome of simplicity, relying on the natural goodness of its ingredients to create a harmonious and unforgettable taste experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC GREEK SALAD

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The Authentic way of making a Greek salad. It's a super simple salad that requires no mixing!

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Categories Appetizer Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium sized tomatoes (very ripe)
1 small cucumber
1/2 small onion
1/4 green bell pepper
100 grams Greek feta cheese
5-6 Greek kalamata olives
6-7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
dried oregano

Steps:

Rinse well the cucumber and the tomatoes.
Cut the tomatoes in halves and than into thick slices. Add to a plate.
Slice cucumber in half. Cut in small pieces and add to the plate as well.
Thinly slice the onion and pepper and add to the plate.
Add the feta and olives on top.
Drizzle with olive oil and oregano.
Don't forget the bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1020 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 102 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 1407 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 75 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK HORIATIKI SALAD

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This is the one and only Greek salad recipe that you'll ever need! Enjoy this Greek salad for summer BBQs, Greek dinner parties, picnics, and more. Ripe, red tomatoes will yield the best result. Serve with loads of good crusty bread to mop up the gorgeous juices.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 large tomatoes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
sea salt to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
½ cucumber, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
¼ cup Greek black olives
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 486.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

HORIATIKI SALATA: GREEK SALAD

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Who doesn't love these ingredients? Sometimes I cheat and use Mozarella instead of feta; personal choice. The amount of Olive Oil, seal salt, peppers, and oregano is your choice. Recipe from About.com

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories Greek

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 -5 tomatoes, large, ripe
1 large red onion
1 cucumber
1 green bell pepper
1/4 lb sliced Greek feta cheese or 1/4 lb crumbled Greek feta cheese
dried greek oregano (rigani)
sea salt (quantity of your choice)
olive oil, top quality extra virgin (quantity of your choice)
1 dozen Greek olive (Kalamata, green Cretan olives, etc.)
hot pepper (garnish)
1 tablespoon water (optional)

Steps:

Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly. Slice the onion into thin rings.
Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as a slice or crumbled (as in photo), and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 328, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 8, Protein 6.3

GREEK SALAD (HORIATIKI SALATA)

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On the menu in every Greek restaurant and many non-Greek restaurants as well, this salad has many individual variations, but here are the basics to work from. This is the traditional version that does not include lettuce. This is the way they made it in the Greek restaurant I worked in. They claimed this is the most traditional. All I know is that it is fresh and delicious!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 -5 large ripe tomatoes
1 large red onion
1 cucumber
1 green bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper
1/4 lb feta cheese, sliced (Or crumbled)
dried oregano
sea salt
top quality extra virgin olive oil
1 dozen kalamata olives or 1 dozen green cretan olive, etc., Pitted
pickled hot pepperoncini pepper (garnish)
1 tablespoon water
anchovy (optional)
capers (optional)

Steps:

Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly.
Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly. Slice the onion into thin rings.
Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as a slice or crumbled (as in photo), and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.
*Anchovies: if you like this salty fish, add a couple to the salad before tossing.
For Vegetarian do NOT use the anchovies.
Capers: toss in a few if you like them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 445.2, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 6.8

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and vibrant.
Choose a good quality olive oil. This is the key ingredient in a Greek salad, so don't skimp on it.
Don't overdress the salad. A little olive oil and vinegar is all you need to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
Serve the salad immediately. Greek salad is best enjoyed fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.
Add some crumbled feta cheese on top. This is a classic Greek salad topping that adds a delicious salty and tangy flavor.
Serve with some warm pita bread. This is a great way to soak up the delicious dressing and enjoy the salad.
Add some grilled chicken or fish to make a more substantial meal. This is a great way to turn Greek salad into a main course.

Conclusion:

Horiatiki, or Greek salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its fresh ingredients and delicious dressing, Greek salad is a dish that everyone will enjoy. Try making it at home today and see for yourself how delicious it is!