Greek Salad

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Greek salad, also known as Horiatiki salad, is a popular dish in Greek cuisine and has gained popularity worldwide. It typically consists of fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, olives (usually Kalamata olives), and feta cheese, all dressed with olive oil, oregano, salt, and sometimes vinegar or lemon juice. The combination of these ingredients creates a refreshing and flavorful salad that is often served as an appetizer or a side dish.

Here’s a breakdown of the key ingredients:

Total Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Salad Ingredients

100 gm Happy Valley feta cheese, crumbled
1 large continental cucumber, diced
500 gm cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green capsicum, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
100 gm Kalamata olives, halved
Salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing

100 ml red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
120 ml olive oil

Directions

Combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green capsicum, red onion, kalamata olives, and Happy Valley feta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, add the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk vigorously while pouring until the dressing is emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing on the salad and gently stir to combine.