Classic Greek Salad
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
The authentic Greek salad recipe: crunchy vegetables, generous feta and a homemade oregano vinaigrette. Freshness and simplicity guaranteed.
Horiatiki, the way it's meant to be: no lettuce, just sun-ripened vegetables and the creaminess of feta. It's the salad where the quality of every single ingredient does the talking.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 🫗 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 🫗 1 bell pepper (color of choice), chopped
- 🫗 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 🫗 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, cut into thirds
- 🫗 6 oz (approx. 170g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 🫗 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 🫗 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 🫗 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 🫗 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- 🫗 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Prepare dressing:** In a small bowl, mix vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
**Assemble:** In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber and olives.
**Mix:** Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat well.
**Finish:** Add crumbled feta cheese on top. You can mix lightly or leave the feta in large chunks for an authentic look.
**Serve:** Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Classic Greek Salad
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Moisture: Make sure vegetables are well dried after washing. A waterlogged salad will dilute the taste of your dressing.
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Pre-crumbled feta: Use block feta rather than pre-packaged crumbles, the flavor and texture are significantly superior.
🔄 Variations
Fresh touch: Add a few leaves of fresh flat-leaf parsley or chopped mint just before serving for an extra aromatic note.
🧊 Storage
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This salad is best consumed immediately. If you need to store it, keep the dressing separate to prevent the cucumbers from getting too soft.
💡 Chef Tips
Cut: For a traditional Greek salad, cut vegetables into fairly large pieces. This allows you to better appreciate the texture of each element.
Onion: If you find red onion too strong, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes before adding to the salad to mellow it.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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