Xoriatiki Greek Village Salad Food

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the red onion in half and thinly slice into half moons. (If you want to take the edge off, place the sliced onions in a solution of iced water and vinegar for a bit before adding to the salad. I do this in the video).
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges or large chunks (I sliced some into rounds and cut the rest in wedges).
• Cut the partially peeled cucumber in half length-wise, then slice into thick halves (at least 1/2" in thickness)
• Thinly slice the bell pepper into rings.
• Place everything in a large salad dish. Add a good handful of pitted kalamata olives.
• Season very lightly with kosher salt (just a pinch) and a bit of dried oregano.
• Pour the olive oil and red wine vinegar all over the salad. Give everything a very gentle toss to mix (do NOT over mix, this salad is not meant to be handled too much).
• Now add the the feta blocks on top and add a sprinkle more of dried oregano.
• Serve with crusty bread.

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.

GREEK VILLAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into wedges.
• Slice cucumber in 1/2 lenghtwise then in cut in chunks.
• Wash, core and seed peppers. Cut in half then cut into thick strips.
• Separate onion slices into rings.
• Place prepared ingredients in a bowl; top with the olives.
• Pour on dressing just before serving.Top with strips of Feta Cheese and sprinkle with oregano.
• For dressing: Put ingredients a screw top jar, seal and shake well.
• Shake again just before serving.
• Serve in individual salad bowls.

GREEK VILLAGE SALAD (NICK AND MARINA MAKRIS HORIATIKI SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into small wedges, cube the cucumber, cut red onion into thin wedges, slice green pepper, and place into large bowl.
• Add the cubed or crumbled feta cheeses, olives and olive oil and salt to taste.
• At this point I toss and sprinkle with Italian parsley and some of the crumbled cheese.