The Recipe · No.1031 · Horiatiki Greek Salad

Horiatiki Greek Salad, and where to source it

Horiatiki Greek Salad — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Horiatiki Greek Salad Greek 5best2buy.com

There is no lettuce and no vinaigrette. It hinges on genuinely ripe summer tomatoes and a slab of real barrel-aged feta laid whole on top, not crumbled. Good olive oil and a little dried oregano is the entire dressing — the tomato juice does the rest.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineGreek
Cost$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Ripe tomatoes
Peak-season and juicy — the dish is only as good as these.
1 lb
Local / market
Cucumber
Thick half-moons; a firm field cucumber holds up best.
1
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Feta
A whole slab of real barrel-aged sheep's-milk feta, laid on top, never crumbled.
6 oz block
Local / market
Red onion
Thinly sliced; a little goes a long way.
1/2
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Green pepper
Sliced in rings — the traditional crunch.
1
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Kalamata olives
With pits for the best flavor.
1/2 cup
Local / market
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fruity Greek oil, poured generously; half the dressing.
1/4 cup
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Dried oregano
Crumbled over the feta at the end.
1 tsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. Cut the vegetablesChop tomatoes into wedges, cucumber into thick half-moons, and slice onion and pepper.
  2. CombineToss the vegetables and olives in a bowl with salt, no vinegar needed.
  3. Top with fetaLay the whole slab of feta on top rather than crumbling it in.
  4. DressPour olive oil generously over everything and crumble oregano over the feta.
  5. ServeServe at once with bread to mop the tomato-oil at the bottom.
The Toolkit

Salad bowl · Chef knife · Cutting board

Straight Answers
Can you make Horiatiki Greek Salad in an air fryer? — Not needed

It’s a salad — nothing to air-fry once it’s tossed. You can crisp a topping in one, though: croutons, bacon, or chickpeas in a single layer while you build the rest.

Can you freeze Horiatiki Greek Salad? — Best fresh

Not really — the vegetables and dressing turn to mush once thawed. Salads are a make-fresh thing.

Can you make Horiatiki Greek Salad ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Horiatiki Greek Salad gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Horiatiki Greek Salad vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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