Greek Village Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Village Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small or 1 large green bell pepper, cored and sliced into thick strips; 1 cucumber, peeled if preferred, sliced into thick half-rounds; 1 small red or white onion, sliced into thin slivers; 3 medium tomatoes (12 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 18 to 24 Kalamata olives; 1 tablespoon capers (optional); 4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup fruity olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar (optional); 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Servings: persons

2 small or 1 large green bell pepper, cored and sliced into thick strips
1 cucumber, peeled if preferred, sliced into thick half-rounds
1 small red or white onion, sliced into thin slivers
3 medium tomatoes (12 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
18 to 24 Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup fruity olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons dried oregano

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Place the peppers, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, capers, if using, and cheese in a large bowl.
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Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, then with the oil.
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Add the lemon juice, if using.
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Crumble the oregano over the top, toss gently, and serve.
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VARIATION:
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The Greek-American Rendition:
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As a horiatiki salad depends on good fresh produce, Greek Americans were faced with a quandary.
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American tomatoes are often picked well before ripening and are decidedly pale in comparison to their Greek counterparts.
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Besides, Americans had a fixed notion that salad means lettuce, and supermarket vegetable sections almost always have some crisp fresh lettuce available to accommodate that notion.
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Ever adaptable, Greeks in the States altered their village salad to include lettuce.
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In addition, scallions are often substituted for bulb onions.
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As the new version traveled west, the salad picked a new appellation.
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In a nod to its origin, it is often called not a village salad, but a Greek salad.
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To make the Greek-American version, add 3 cups romaine, red lettuce, baby spinach, or arugula, and reduce the amount of the other vegetables accordingly.
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Substitute 6 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, for the red or white onion.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small or 1 large green bell pepper, cored and sliced into thick strips, 1 cucumber, peeled if preferred, sliced into thick half-rounds, 1 small red or white onion, sliced into thin slivers, 3 medium tomatoes (12 ounces total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, and more.

Yes, Greek Village Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Village Salad

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