THE BEST GREEK PEASANT SALAD (HORIATIKI)

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A delicious salad, loaded with ripe summer vegetables, Greek feta cheese and a simple vinaigrette.

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Summer Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 med. ripe and juicy tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 med. sweet banana pepper, or, half of a green bell pepper, sliced in ribbons
1 sm. English cucumber, or, 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and cut in "coins"
¼-½ sm. red or mild white onion, thinly sliced
12 whole Kalamata olives
1 tsp. small capers (optional)
5 oz. Greek Feta cheese
1-2 med. pepperoncini (optional)
½ tsp. Greek dry oregano
VINAIGRETTE
½ cup extra olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ tsp. dried Greek oregano
1 tsp. sea salt

Steps:

  • Place all vegetables in a large bowl and gently combine.
  • Add the olives and capers and place the chunk of Feta cheese in the center. (Do not cut in pieces). Add the pepperoncini, if using. Sprinkle with the oregano.
  • For the vinaigrette, place everything in a glass jar and shake well to incorporate all the ingredients. Pour about half of the vinaigrette over the salad. Reserve the rest or adjust if needed. Do not be afraid to coat the salad really well with the simple vinaigrette.
  • Use thick slices of fresh, crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.

Mimers
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Navi Meaux
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I've never made a Greek peasant salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Siyam Rana
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed with a simple dressing, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.


Sawrem Sawrem
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh vegetables from the garden.


shameerah madaram
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! My kids even ate all their vegetables.


juan negrete
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This is the best Greek peasant salad I've ever had. The vegetables are perfectly ripe and the feta cheese is creamy and tangy. The dressing is also delicious.


Sultan muj Eer safi
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Twintoid
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the different vegetables and the feta cheese. It's the perfect salad for a hot summer day.


KANTON NWASI
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I've been making this salad for years and it never disappoints. My family loves it and it's always a crowd-pleaser at parties.


David Scarbro
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This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm looking for something healthy and easy to make. The cucumbers and tomatoes are always fresh and crisp, and the dressing is the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.


godwin emmanuel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the feta cheese gave it a nice creamy texture.


Topon Ahmed
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This Greek peasant salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives is delicious, and the dressing is light and tangy.