Horiyatiki Salad
4 servings
20 minutes
The 'Choriatiki' salad is a classic dish of Greek cuisine that reflects its simplicity, freshness, and rich flavor. Its origin is linked to the rural areas of Greece where locals prepared this salad from available seasonal ingredients. The base of the salad includes ripe tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet peppers, and aromatic onions that harmoniously combine with tender feta cheese and tangy olives. The dressing made from wine vinegar and olive oil enhances the freshness of the ingredients, giving the salad a rich, balanced taste. Oregano completes the composition by adding a subtle spicy note. 'Choriatiki' is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish. It is served chilled, making it an ideal choice on a hot day. The salad stands out not only for its taste but also for its health benefits due to its natural and wholesome ingredients.
1
Peel, wash, and dice the onion.
- Onion: 1 head
2
Wash the tomatoes and cucumber and cut them into slices.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Cucumbers: 1 g
3
Wash the bell pepper, cut it in half, and remove the seeds. Cut the pepper into small strips.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
4
Drain the feta cheese in a colander and let the brine drip off. Pour milk over the cheese and let it sit for 15 minutes. Drain again and let the milk drip off. Cut the cheese into cubes.
- Feta cheese: 180 g
- Milk: 100 ml
5
Wash and dry the oregano. Tear off the leaves.
- Oregano: to taste
6
Place the vegetables, olives, cheese, and greens in a salad bowl. Gently mix to avoid crushing the salad components.
- Olives: 200 g
- Oregano: to taste
7
Blend wine vinegar and olive oil in a blender. Dress the salad with the sauce. Add salt and pepper.
- Wine vinegar: 60 ml
- Olive oil: 125 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with oregano.
- Oregano: to taste