horiatiki (greek country salad)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
Florala, AL

Food of the gods, fresh tomatoes from the garden, black olives you marinate yourself, feta cheese, either plain or some you have marinated. A nice olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon juice. A match made in heaven. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For horiatiki (greek country salad)

  • 2
    heads romaine lettuce
  • 6
    roma tomatoes
  • 1/2
    english cucumber, scored
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tsp
    fresh greek oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 oz
    feta cheese, plain or some you have marinating in you frig
  • 12
    ripe olives, plain or some you have marinating in your frig

How To Make horiatiki (greek country salad)

  • 1
    Wash and spin lettuce dry. Roll up lettuce leaves and slice across to make shred. Arrange on a serving dish.
  • 2
    Cut tomatoes into quarters and arrange on lettuce. Slice cucumber and then arrange on lettuce.
  • 3
    Chop green onion and sprinkle them over the salad along with the mint and oregano.
  • 4
    In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad.
  • 5
    Cut feta cheese and arrange on salad with olives. Serve immediately.

Categories & Tags for Horiatiki (Greek Country Salad):

ADVERTISEMENT