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Close up of an Authentic Greek Salad with juicy tomato wedges, thick cucumber slices, and thin red onion rings in a ceramic bowl.

Authentic Greek Salad: The Ultimate Traditional Horiatiki Recipe

Experience the true taste of Greece with this Authentic Greek Salad. Featuring ripe tomatoes, unpeeled cucumbers, and a whole block of feta, this Horiatiki recipe is a masterclass in Mediterranean simplicity and fresh, vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large Vine-Ripened Tomatoes Cut into wedges (approx. 600g)
  • 1 large Cucumber Unpeeled, thick-sliced (approx. 300g)
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced into rings (approx. 110g)
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives Whole, dark purple (75g)
  • 7 oz Greek Feta Cheese One thick rectangular block (200g)
  • 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality golden-yellow (60ml)
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 15ml
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano 3g
  • 0.5 tsp Fine Sea Salt 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife Sharp knife for clean vegetable cuts.
  • 1 Rustic Ceramic Bowl For traditional presentation.

Method
 

Vegetable Preparation
  1. Cut the tomatoes into large, juicy wedges. Place them in the bottom of a rustic ceramic bowl.
  2. Slice the unpeeled cucumber into thick rounds (about 1/2 inch) and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Aromatic Layering
  1. Layer the translucent red onion rings and the whole Kalamata olives over the base vegetables.
Dressing and Finishing
  1. Sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with the red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil until the vegetables are glistening.
  2. Place the whole block of feta on top. Dust the entire dish with dried oregano flakes, rubbing them between your palms to release the scent.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for the best flavor profile.
Always provide crusty bread to soak up the juices (the 'papara').