Greek salad is also known as Horiatiki salad. The essential ingredients of a traditional Greek salad are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese and green peppers. These are then tossed with a dressing that has olive oil, oregano and red wine vinegar or lemon juice. Easy to prepare, but brimming with flavours, this salad is a perfect starter to any meal. Stick to olive oil and vinegar dressing to dine like the Greeks or dress it to suit your taste.
Details
4 Servings
15 Minutes
2 Minutes
55-60 / Portion
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Ingredients
Tomato 120 gms
Red Onions 80 gms
Cucumber 120 gms
Feta Cheese 60 gms
Kalamata Olives or Black Olives 40 gms
Romaine Lettuce 100 gms
Green Bell Pepper 20 gms
Red Bell Pepper 20 gms
Yellow Bell Pepper 20 gms
Extra Virgin Olive oil 20 ml
Red Wine Vinegar or Lemon juice 10 ml
Dried Oregano 5 gms
Salt to taste
Black Pepper crushed to taste
Directions
- Wash and drain the lettuce under cold running water and drain the water completely.
- In a large mixing bowl , cut the tomatoes into large chunks, partially peel the cucumber and slice into thick cubes.
- Cut the bell pepper in cubes. Cut the red onion in half and cut into large chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables, the olives and lettuce. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil over it. Mix gently (Do not over-mix).
- To serve, gently place the salad in a serving bowl and top it with crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano.
Chef’s Twist :-
Add capers to give this salad some zest.