Horiatiki Salata

Horiatiki Salata, also known as Greek village salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, all dressed in olive oil and oregano. It's a perfect healthy dinner option that showcases the essence of Greek cuisine.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (green or red) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Begin by washing all the vegetables thoroughly.
2. Dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
3. Dice the bell pepper and place all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add the pitted Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional oregano if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables like tomatoes and bell peppers.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives, promoting heart health.

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