Horiatiki Salata , The Greek Salad

Horiatiki Salata , The Greek Salad

This salad is fresh, tasty and moreover, it's quick. So what can be better option for a mid week snack or lunch or even dinner? As a working woman, I always prefer to prepare something wholesome and quick at the end of the tiring day and at the same time I can't forget the Golden rules of my 4 veggie servings a day :) So I opt for something as good as this wonderful fresh salad. If you are thinking on my lines, then this is the right kind of dish for you.

Preparation Time  : 10 minutes
Cooking Time       : Nil
Assembling Time  : 15 minutes
Difficulty               :  Very Easy
Serves                   :  8

Ingredients :

• 60ml (¼ cup) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1½ tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp dried Greek Oregano (you can also use ordinary Oregano, if you can't find the Greek version) 
• 400g Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• 4 Lebanese Cucumbers, chopped (I use the regular variety, in that case I remove the skin before chopping)
• 1 small Spanish Onion, finely chopped
• 150g Feta, cut into 1cm cubes
• Salt to Taste
• Pepper to taste
• Olives to serve (optional)
• Chopped Lettuce to serve (optional)

Method :

 1) To make dressing, whisk together oil, vinegar and oregano in a bowl.

 

 2) Place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

 

 3) Pour over dressing and just before serving, toss salad gently to combine. Check the seasoning and adjust if required.

 

 4) Serve cold or at room temperature sprinkled with olives of your choice. 

 

Note : You can serve this salad with toasted Crusty bread or with a Roasted chicken, if you are serving this for dinner. Otherwise, this is an ideal dish by itself.