Greek Village Salad Nick and Marina Makris Horiatiki Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with the Greek Village Salad by Nick and Marina Makris, also known as Horiatiki Salad. This classic recipe captures the essence of rustic Mediterranean cuisine, combining juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell peppers. Bursting with briny Kalamata olives and creamy chunks of feta cheese, the salad is dressed in a simple yet flavorful blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant dried oregano. With no cooking required and only 15 minutes of prep time, this refreshing dish is perfect as a light meal, side salad, or a stunning centerpiece for your next gathering. Elevate your table with this authentic, gluten-free, vegetarian Greek salad that celebrates bold, fresh ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 15 whole Kalamata olives
• 200 grams Feta cheese
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 15 ml Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

2. Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thick half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

Step 4

4. Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

5. Remove the seeds and core from the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin rings. Add the pepper slices to the bowl.

Step 6

6. Add the Kalamata olives to the salad, ensuring they are pitted if preferred.

Step 7

7. Crumble or slice the feta cheese into large chunks and place it on top of the salad.

Step 8

8. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad, followed by the red wine vinegar.

Step 9

9. Sprinkle the dried oregano over the salad, then season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

10. Gently toss the salad if desired, or leave it layered for a traditional presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1536.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1444.3

Total Fat 119.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 178mg	0%
Sodium 5533.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 38.2g	0%

Vitamin D 32IU	0%
Calcium 1232.1mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2357.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 18.2%