Greek Village Salad for One

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple yet authentic Greek Village Salad for One. Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables like ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, this salad comes to life with the salty tang of Kalamata olives and creamy crumbles of feta cheese. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of dried oregano tie the dish together, delivering a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this traditional Horiatiki salad is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious dressing and transport yourself to a sun-soaked Greek seaside village.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 medium Tomato
• 0.25 large Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 6 pieces Kalamata olives
• 50 grams Feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Cut the tomato into evenly sized wedges and add them to a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into semicircles. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Deseed the green bell pepper and slice it thinly. Add to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings or half-moons. Add to the bowl.

Step 6

Add the Kalamata olives to the mixture.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables or place it as a single slice on top for a more traditional presentation.

Step 8

Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad.

Step 9

Sprinkle the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the top.

Step 10

Gently toss the salad if desired or serve as is.

Step 11

Serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	240.9 grams (240.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	291

Total Fat 25.00g	32%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 1165mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 10.80g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 3.90g
Protein 8.50g	17%

Vitamin D 8IU	40%
Calcium 282mg	22%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 311mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 14.3%