Horiatiki, peasant salad, is the authentic Greek salad without lettuce that is a success in taverns throughout Greece. It was born as a summer dish using what the Mediterranean garden gave. The block feta and Kalamata olives are non-negotiable in the traditional version.
Mediterranean
Traditional horiatiki salad
Traditional horiatiki salad from Greece: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Greece
- MAIN COURSES
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 285 kcal
- Protein 10 g
- Fiber 4 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 820 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Traditional horiatiki salad is a Greek preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve for about 15 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced.
- Have ready: 1 thick cucumber, sliced.
- Have ready: 1 green pepper in rings.
- Have ready: 1 red onion, finely julienned.
- Have ready: 200 g of block feta cheese.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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cut tomatoes
Cut tomatoes, cucumber and pepper into large pieces and place in salad bowl.
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Add julienned red onion and mix gently.
Add julienned red onion and mix gently.
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Place the entire block of feta on top without crumbling it
Place the entire block of feta on top without crumbling it.
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Distribute Kalamata olives around
Distribute Kalamata olives around.
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Dress with oil
Dress with oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper just before serving. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Do not stir excessively: each diner mixes on his own plate
Do not stir excessively: each diner mixes on his own plate.
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Serve with rustic bread to moisten the dressing juices.
Serve with rustic bread to moisten the dressing juices.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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