Often called horiatiki, village salad, or peasant salad, the true Greek salad is chock full of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta cheese. A devilishly enjoyable mixture of flavours and textures. In a small village, away from the tourists, here’s the simple salad you’ll enjoy. But, no need to wait until Greece – enjoy it now.

 

Ingredients (Serves 3-4)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp vinegar

1 tsp dried oregano

Large dash pepper

Dash salt

2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

1 cucumber, sliced

½ onion, thinly sliced

1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped

½ cup sliced black olives

1 tbsp capers, drained

8 oz (220g) feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

 

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar,oregano, pepper, and salt.

2. Add the tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and capers. Toss well.

3. Add the feta cheese and toss until well distributed and coated with dressing.

Note: Traditionally, a Greek salad has green bell pepper in it, but In The Devil’s Kitchen we like the colour coordination of a yellow bell pepper. Your choice – no rules.