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A handheld smartphone photo of a traditional Greek Horiatiki salad showing large tomato wedges and thick cucumber slices. (Authentic Greek Horiatiki Salad)

Authentic Greek Horiatiki Salad: The Traditional Village Recipe

A stunning, traditional Authentic Greek Horiatiki Salad featuring ripe tomato wedges, thick cucumber slices, and a signature block of feta cheese. No lettuce—just pure Mediterranean flavor drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 large Vine-ripened Tomatoes Cut into large, jagged wedges
  • 2-3 Persian Cucumbers Unpeeled, sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced into crescents
  • 0.5 cup (75g) Kalamata Olives Whole, pitted or unpitted
  • 7 oz (200g) Feta Cheese One large rectangular slab
  • 4 tbsp (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil High quality Greek variety
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Heavily dusted
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Shallow ceramic bowl Traditional for serving
  • 1 Chef's Knife For rustic slicing

Method
 

Vegetable Preparation
  1. Cut the ripe tomatoes into large, jagged wedges. Avoid making them too small; the rustic size is essential.
  2. Slice the unpeeled Persian cucumbers into thick rounds, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Halve the red onion and slice into very thin, crescent-shaped arcs.
Assembly
  1. In a shallow white ceramic bowl, toss together the tomato wedges, cucumber rounds, red onion, and whole Kalamata olives.
  2. Place the whole slab of feta cheese directly on top of the salad mound.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil generously over the vegetables and feta. Finish with a heavy dusting of dried oregano and a pinch of salt.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for the best flavor profile.
Use high-quality Greek extra virgin olive oil to ensure the traditional peppery finish.