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Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Greek Salad, also known as Horiatiki, is a traditional dish from Greece, typically featuring fresh vegetables, feta cheese.
By Daniel
● Time to make: 40 Min
• Serves: 2
Ingredients / Shopping list:
Easy way to cook Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
- Wash and prepare all the vegetables by slicing them into bite-sized pieces or thin rounds.
- Red onion: Slice into thin rings for a sweet-tart flavor.
- Cucumber: Peel if desired (optional), then slice into thin halves or rounds.
- Tomato: Remove seeds and dice into small cubes.
- Crumble the feta cheese and slice the kalamata olives evenly.
- Red onion: soak in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its sharpness, then drain and pat dry.
- Feta cheese: Use a good-quality barrel-aged feta for maximum flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine the prepared vegetables, crumbled feta, sliced olives, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Add any optional ingredients (see tips below) just before serving.
Pro version
- For a rustic feel, serve the salad in a traditional Greek rustic wooden bowl or plate.
- Add grilled chicken, pork, or lamb for a complete meal.
- Top with sliced avocado for added creaminess and texture.
Tips / Plating:
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes
- Pair with grilled meats, fish, or warm pita bread
- Drink with a glass of Greek white wine (like Retsina) or ouzo
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