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A fresh Greek village salad with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions in a rustic bowl before adding the feta cheese.

Greek Horiatiki Salad (The Authentic Village Recipe)

Discover the authentic taste of Greece with this classic Greek Horiatiki Salad. Made with ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and real feta, this easy, no-lettuce village salad is a fresh, flavorful, and healthy side dish or light lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs ripe tomatoes about 4-5 medium, cut into wedges
  • 1 English cucumber halved lengthwise and sliced into thick half-moons
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted or unpitted
  • 1 block Greek feta cheese about 7-8 ounces
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil good quality
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried Greek oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Large salad bowl
  • 1 Sharp knife

Instructions
 

  1. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the tomato wedges, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss to combine.
  2. Scatter the Kalamata olives over the vegetables. Place the entire block of feta cheese directly in the center of the salad.
  3. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the entire salad, making sure to coat the feta block as well.
  4. Sprinkle generously with dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ingredient Quality: The success of this simple salad depends entirely on the quality of your ingredients. Use the best, freshest produce you can find.
Serving: For the most authentic presentation, serve the feta as a whole block. Diners can then break off pieces as they eat.
Soaking Onions: If you find raw red onion too sharp, soak the slices in a bowl of ice water for 10-15 minutes, then drain well before adding to the salad. This will mellow its flavor.
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