🥗 Greek cucumber and tomato salad (often called Horiatiki or Greek village salad) is a fresh Mediterranean dish made with crisp vegetables, olives, and cheese. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect as a side with grilled meats or bread.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped or wedged
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Combine vegetables
- In a large bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Make the dressing
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss salad
- Pour dressing over vegetables and gently mix.
- Add cheese
- Top with feta cheese.
- Serve
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for extra flavor.
🍴 Tips
- Use ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for the best taste.
- Add green bell pepper for a traditional variation.
- Serve with warm pita bread or grilled chicken.
If you’d like, I can also show you a super authentic Greek village version that restaurants in Greece serve (it has a slightly different way of cutting the vegetables and seasoning). 🥗🫒
