Greek Salad Xoriatiki Salata Food

HORIATIKI SALATA: GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash and dry.
• Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings , removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly. Slice the onion into thin rings.
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss.
• Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as one slice or crumbled, and sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper, if desired). Toss in some olives.
• Mix a little bit of oil with the water and drizzle over the top. Serve garnished with hot peppers.

HORIATIKI SALATA: GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation:.
• Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
• Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly. Slice the onion into thin rings.
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as a slice or crumbled (as in photo), and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.
• Additional ingredients.
• Anchovies: if you like this salty fish, add a couple to the salad before tossing.
• Capers: toss in a few if you like them.

HORIATIKI SALATA: GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
• Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Salt lightly. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice). Salt lightly. Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Salt lightly. Slice the onion into thin rings.
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss. Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as a slice or crumbled (as in photo), and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.

THE ULTIMATE GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together until blended.
• Season to taste.
• Drain onion from ice water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine all salad ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl.
• Toss with dressing.
• Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

SALATA HORIATIKI (GREEK SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into chunks, and cut the cucumber in half lengthways and then across into thick slices. Slice the red onion very thinly. Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks.
• Put the olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, the red wine vinegar, ouzo and some black pepper into a large salad bowl and whisk together. Add the tomatoes, cucumber and onions and toss together gently.
• Add the feta cheese, chopped dill and olives and mix briefly, then divide among four plates.
• Drizzle the salad with a little more olive oil, sprinkle with the dried oregano and a little coarsely ground black pepper. Serve with some crusty fresh bread.

HORIATIKI SALATA

Steps:

• Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Clean off the outer skin from the onion, wash, and dry.
• Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized irregularly shaped chunks, removing the core. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch slices, cutting slices in half (whether or not you peel the cucumber is a personal choice).
• Slice the pepper into rings, removing the stem and seeds. Slice the onion into thin rings.
• Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper and onion in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with oregano and salt, pour olive oil over the salad, and toss.
• Just before serving, place the feta on top of the salad, either as a slice or crumbled and toss in some olives. Sprinkle the cheese with oregano (and pepper if desired), mix the oil and water and drizzle over the top, and serve, garnished with hot peppers.

HORIATIKI (GREEK VILLAGERS SALAD)

Steps:

• Wash and dry all ingredients. Cut the tomatoes in half, core them and cut each piece into 3rds.
• Toss the tomatoes with the sliced onions, cucumber, olives, and peppers.
• Sprinkle in the oregano, salt and olive oil, and lastly stir in the feta cheese. Serve at room temperature.