LunchSide DishSalad

Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Name: Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1 u cucumber peeled and sliced; 3 u tomato cut into wedges; 0,5 u red onion thinly sliced; 1 u green bell pepper cored and sliced; 0,5 tassa kalamata olive pitted; 150 g feta cheese in a block; 4 cs extra virgin olive oil; 1 ct dried oregano; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground

Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this authentic Horiatiki salad, a refreshing medley of crisp vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, and a generous slab of creamy feta cheese. Drizzled with robust extra virgin olive oil and fragrant oregano, this simple yet elegant salad is a perfect light meal or a bright accompaniment to any Mediterranean feast.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 15 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 298 kcal

VegetarianaSense gluten

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

1 ucucumber, peeled and sliced
3 utomato, cut into wedges
0,5 ured onion, thinly sliced
1 ugreen bell pepper, cored and sliced
0,5 tassakalamata olive, pitted
150 gfeta cheese, in a block
4 csextra virgin olive oil
1 ctdried oregano
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

Cutting board · Chef's knife · Large salad bowl · Vegetable peeler

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly under cool running water.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure all produce is clean before beginning preparation to remove any dirt or residues.
2
Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thick, half-moon pieces, approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: For a less watery salad, you can scoop out the seeds from the cucumber before slicing, though it's not traditional for Horiatiki.
3
Cut the ripe tomatoes into rustic wedges, aiming for 6-8 wedges per tomato depending on size.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Using a serrated knife can help achieve clean cuts on ripe tomatoes without crushing them.
4
Thinly slice the red onion into delicate rings or half-moons.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: If the red onion flavor is too strong for your preference, you can soak the slices in cold water for 10-15 minutes to mellow their pungency.
5
Core the green bell pepper, remove the seeds and white membranes, then slice it into thin strips or rings.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Choose a firm, bright green bell pepper for the best crunch and flavor.
6
In a large, shallow salad bowl, gently combine the prepared cucumber, tomato wedges, thinly sliced red onion, green bell pepper, and whole Kalamata olives.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Arrange the vegetables attractively in the bowl, creating a colorful base for the feta.
7
Carefully place the entire block of feta cheese directly on top of the mixed vegetables in the center of the bowl.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Authentic Horiatiki features a single, generous block of feta, which guests can break apart themselves.
8
Generously drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the feta cheese and all the vegetables.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Invest in a high-quality, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil; it's a key flavor component of this simple salad.
9
Evenly sprinkle the dried oregano over the feta and vegetables.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Rubbing the dried oregano between your palms before sprinkling helps to release its aromatic oils.
10
Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Taste a small piece of tomato or cucumber before adding salt, as the feta and olives already contribute significant salinity.
11
Serve the Greek salad immediately, allowing guests to mix the ingredients at the table to combine all the fresh flavors.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: This salad is best enjoyed fresh; mixing too far in advance can make the vegetables watery.

Per ració

Nutrició

64%Puntuació

Calories: 297,6kcal
Proteïnes: 7,6g
Hidrats de carboni: 14,1g
Greixos: 24,8g
Fibra: 3,4g
Sucre: 8,1g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Nota de cuina:

This Horiatiki salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fish, or a simple crusty bread to soak up the delicious olive oil dressing. For an extra touch, add a few capers or a splash of red wine vinegar, though traditionally, Horiatiki relies solely on the quality of its fresh ingredients and olive oil. Enjoy with a glass of crisp white wine like Assyrtiko or a light rosé.

Com conservar-ho

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is best consumed within 24 hours.

Com reescalfar-ho

This salad is not suitable for reheating. It is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.