Q: Can I make Greek Salad ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can prepare the vegetables ahead, but add the feta, olives, and dressing just before serving.

Q: What type of feta is best?

A: Authentic Greek feta made from sheep’s milk or a mix of sheep and goat’s milk is best.

Q: Can I add lettuce to Greek Salad?

A: Traditionally, no. Authentic Greek Salad never includes lettuce.

Q: How long does Greek Salad last?

A: It’s best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Q: Is Greek Salad healthy?

A: Yes, it’s packed with vegetables, healthy fats from olive oil, and protein from feta cheese.

Insalata greca classica con feta e olive

Classic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Calories

220

Greek cuisine is celebrated around the world for its balance of freshness, flavour, and simplicity, and few dishes embody this better than the classic Greek Salad, or “Horiatiki.”

Bursting with vibrant colours and Mediterranean aromas, this salad is a perfect example of how humble ingredients—tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives—can transform into something extraordinary with just olive oil, vinegar, and oregano. Unlike heavily dressed salads, the Greek Salad celebrates purity: no mayonnaise, no heavy sauces—just the honest flavours of the land.

This dish is versatile and timeless. Whether served as a refreshing starter, a side dish to grilled meats or fish, or enjoyed with crusty bread as a light main meal, it delivers a true taste of Greece.

The creaminess of the feta balances the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar, while the briny Kalamata olives provide a sharp, savoury punch. Each bite feels like sunshine on your plate—a celebration of seasonal produce, Mediterranean lifestyle, and wholesome eating.

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Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into half-moons
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
200g (7 oz) Greek feta cheese, cut into a block or cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper.
Add the Kalamata olives and gently toss.
Place the block (or cubes) of feta cheese on top of the salad.
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 220

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 15 grams; 20%
Saturated Fat: 5 grams; 25%
Cholesterol: 20 milligrams; 7%
Sodium: 350 milligrams; 15%
Carbs: 12 grams; 4%
Protein: 6 grams
Sugar: 7 grams
Fiber: 3 grams; 11%

10 consigli per preparare l'insalata greca perfetta

Usa pomodori maturi e succosi per il massimo sapore.
Affetta i cetrioli spessi per renderli croccanti.
Usa sempre le olive Kalamata per l'autenticità.
Scegli la vera feta greca (dal latte di pecora) per il miglior gusto.
Non sbriciolare la feta: servila come blocco per la presentazione tradizionale.
Condire leggermente con olio d'oliva e aceto, senza mai esagerare.
Aggiungi una spolverata di origano secco per un sapore classico.
Mantenere le fette di cipolla sottili e affilate.
Non conservare in frigorifero prima di servire: è meglio a temperatura ambiente.
Servire con pane caldo e croccante per assorbire i succhi.

Servitelo con suggerimenti

Come contorno all'agnello alla griglia o al souvlaki di pollo
Con pane pita fresco e tzatziki
Accanto a pesce arrosto o frutti di mare
Come parte di un piatto di mezze con hummus e dolmades
Con un bicchiere di vino bianco frizzante come Assyrtiko

Domande frequenti

D: Posso preparare l'insalata greca in anticipo?
R: Sì, puoi preparare le verdure in anticipo, ma aggiungi la feta, le olive e il condimento appena prima di servire.

D: Che tipo di feta è la migliore?
R: L'autentica feta greca a base di latte di pecora o un mix di latte di pecora e capra è la migliore.

D: Posso aggiungere la lattuga all'insalata greca?
R: Tradizionalmente no. L'autentica insalata greca non include mai la lattuga.

D: Quanto dura l'insalata greca?
R: È meglio consumarlo fresco, ma gli avanzi possono essere conservati in frigorifero fino a 1 giorno.

D: L'insalata greca è salutare?
R: Sì, è ricco di verdure, grassi salutari dell'olio d'oliva e proteine del formaggio feta.

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