Authentic Greek Salad

This classic Greek salad aka Horiatiki is the perfect example of healthy Mediterranean cuisine. It’s one of the meals I make at least three times a week, usually as a side to fish and meat. The key to success is to keep it simple and use the freshest ingredients. It’s ideal for this time of year as all the vegetables are in season. Greek salad is easy to make, delicious and one of the top 15 meals you should try when visiting Greece! Authentic Greek Salad!

Authentic Greek Salad-Nutritional Values

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (10%), protein (11.7%), fat (78.3%).

Total Carbs                                                                      11.3                 grams
Fiber                                                                                   3.3                grams
Net Carbs                                                                           8                   grams
Protein                                                                               9.3                grams
Fat                                                                                    27.8                grams
of which Saturated                                                        10.1                grams
Calories                                                                            323                kcal
Magnesium                                                                      37                 mg (9%)
Potassium                                                                      454                 mg (23%)

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Ingredients

• 4-5 medium tomatoes (400 g/ 14.1 oz)
• 1 large cucumber (300 g/ 10.6 oz)
• medium green pepper (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
• 1 small red onion (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
• 16 olives, ideally kalamata (48 g/ 1.7 oz)
• 4 tbsp capers or more olives (35 g/ 1.2 oz)
• 1 package feta cheese (200 g/ 7.1 oz)
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (1/4 cup/ 54 g/ 1.9 oz)
• Optionally: salt, pepper, fresh oregano for garnish

When looking for ingredients, try to get them in their most natural form (organic, without unnecessary additives).

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Instructions

1. Wash and slice the tomatoes.
2. Peel and slice the cucumber.
3. Halve, deseed and slice the green pepper. Peel and slice the red onion.
4. Place everything into a bowl and add the capers, olives, oregano …
5. … feta and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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