How to Make the Best Village Salad
Are you looking for a light and refreshing salad that bursts with the flavors of the Mediterranean? Look no further than the village salad, also known as the Greek village salad or horiatiki. This traditional Greek dish is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing. In this post, we will take you through the steps to create the best village salad right in your own kitchen.
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Equipment
- Large Salad bowl
- Potato Masher or Fork
Ingredients
- 12 oz Flavor Bomb tomatoes halved
- 1 qty English cucumber seeded and sliced
- 1 qty green bell pepper sliced
- ½ qty medium red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans drained
- 25 qty Kalamata olives
- Feta cheese crumbled
- ⅛-¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Cavender Greek seasoning
- ½ qty llemon juice of
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano, Cavender Greek seasoning, minced garlic, ¼ cup chopped dill, and the juice of half a lemon. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
- Add a small block of feta cheese to the salad bowl and gently mash it into the dressing using a fork or spoon. Continue whisking until the feta cheese is well incorporated, resulting in a creamy and tangy base for your dressing.
- Next, add the halved Flavor Bomb tomatoes, sliced and seeded English cucumber, sliced green bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, garbanzo beans, and Kalamata olives to the bowl.
- Gently toss the ingredients together, ensuring that each vegetable is coated evenly with the dressing.
- If desired, sprinkle additional chopped dill over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
Storage The village salad is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer friendly.
Variation Make this salad the traditional way by using Roma or beefsteak tomatoes with a slice of feta.
Nutrition The provided nutrition information is only an estimate.
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