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Traditional Fresh Greek Salad: A Taste of the Mediterranean

Traditional Fresh Greek Salad
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This refreshing Greek Salad (also known as Horiatiki) is a staple in Greek cuisine, bursting with fresh vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing, it’s perfect as a light meal or a side dish.

Ingredients

For the Salad:
▢ 3 medium tomatoes (or 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes), cut into chunks
▢ 1 English cucumber (or 3 Persian cucumbers), sliced
▢ ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
▢ 1 medium green bell pepper (or any color), sliced
▢ 8 oz (250g) feta cheese block, cut into cubes
▢ 4 oz (125g) kalamata olives (or black/green olives)

For the Dressing:
▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (preferably Greek)
▢ 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
▢ ¼ tsp salt
▢ ¼ tsp black pepper
▢ 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare Vegetables: Cut tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and feta into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
2️⃣ Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
3️⃣ Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables, olives, and feta. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
4️⃣ Serve: Enjoy immediately or let sit for 5-10 minutes for flavors to blend.

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