Greek Village Salad

Greek Village Salad, also known as Horiatiki, is a refreshing and vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives. This low-carb dish captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors and is perfect as a side or light meal.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 large, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
2. Add the pitted Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients without breaking the feta.
5. Serve immediately, or let it sit for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese.

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