Xoriatiki Salata
Greek Village Salad

Fresh, flavorful, and full of good things! Serve with dinner or add some crusty bread, and make it a light meal all by itself.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 - 3 tomatoes

  • 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • Lettuce (small head or 1 bag)

  • 4 - 6 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

  • ¾ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup lemon juice or red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon Greek oregano

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  • Cut the tomatoes in wedges.

  • Tear lettuce in pieces.

  • Mix tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and lettuce in a salad bowl.

  • Top with the olives and Feta cheese.

  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic, and oregano.

  • Pour the dressing over salad and toss.

  • Add pepper to taste.  


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