Horiatiki

Horiatiki, a traditional Greek salad, is reimagined as a wholesome breakfast dish, featuring fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and a drizzle of olive oil. This vibrant meal is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to kickstart your day.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 2 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1, diced
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - a small handful, chopped

Steps

1. Begin by preparing all the vegetables: dice the cucumber and tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell pepper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
3. Add the crumbled feta cheese and Kalamata olives to the bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and feta cheese, supporting heart health.

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