Horiatiki (Greek Salad)
Called horiatiki, this lettuce-free salad—made up of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and feta—is one of the most popular Greek dishes. It is traditionally served with bread, not pita.
By Carolyn Casner Updated on September 21, 2025
Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
📝 Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice
- 1 ½ cups diced cucumber (3/4-inch)
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper (3/4-inch)
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives
- ½ cup diced feta cheese (2 1/2 ounces)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and feta. Toss to coat.