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Authentic Greek Salad with Olive Oil and Feta

By the Healthy Plate team

Greek Salad

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets, and Greek salad is its heart: fresh vegetables, olive oil and feta.

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  • Healthy fats from olive oil
  • Antioxidants from vegetables
  • Calcium and protein from feta

Greek Salad

10 minPrep
0Cook
2Servings
290kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 green pepper
  • Red onion
  • 10 Kalamata olives
  • 100 g feta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Oregano

Method

  1. Cut the vegetables into large chunks.
  2. Add the olives.
  3. Place the feta as one slab on top.
  4. Drizzle with oil and oregano; serve right away.
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Tip

Don't crumble the feta — lay it on top in one piece like the Greeks do.

Real Greek salad has no lettuce

The original horiatiki is tomato, cucumber, onion, pepper, olives and a whole slab of feta on top with olive oil and oregano — no lettuce, no bottled dressing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make it a full meal?

Add chickpeas, tuna or grilled chicken breast for a filling lunch.

Feta is salty — any tips?

Soak it in cold water for 15 minutes or use half the amount.

Can I prep it ahead?

Chop the veg and chill it; add oil and salt just before eating so it stays crisp.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.