Horiatiki Greek Village Salad

Greek Salad

There’s nothing quite like a big chunky salad to round out a summer meal. We all want to eat a little lighter in the summer months. Crisp cool salads really hit the spot served with grilled chicken, pork chops, or steak. However, this traditional Greek Horiatiki Salad is so hearty and satisfying you can pair it with a main-dish protein, or serve it on its own. Secretly, I have been known to stand in front of the fridge and eat it out of the serving bowl with a fork.

Village Salad Recipe

There are all sorts of Greek salad recipes. We actually have several already posted here on A Spicy Perspective, such as gyro salad, cucumber yogurt dill salad, and so on. (I’ve included links below.) However today’s Horiatiki salad is a chunky lettuce-less salad that is often served as a side dish in neighborhood eateries here in the states. It’s most often called Village Salad in the US, although the official Greek name in Horiatiki. A good greek village salad always includes: cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, feta cheese, and either fresh mint or parsley. Sometimes both. You can also add pitted olives if you like. It is always dressing with a simple herby vinaigrette. Sometimes it is sliced into large chunks, and sometimes it is diced so small it’s almost like pico de gallo. However, I prefer small (but not too small) consistent 1/2 inch chunks of all the ingredients.

Greek Salad Meal Prep

This classic Greek combination of cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and herbs is so zesty and inviting it’s no wonder it pairs well with just about anything. Yet the very best thing about this salad is how well it keeps in the refrigerator. You can make Horiatiki Greek Salad 5-6 days in advance, making is a wonderful recipe for weekly meal prep! Pair it with our:

Spicy Feta Dip and pita breadGreek Lemon MeatballsChicken Souvlaki SkewersGreek Lamb Burgersor Chunky Greek Chicken Salad

How to Make Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad)

Greek Salad Recipe Q&A

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