Horiariki Salata (Cypriot and Greek village salads)

Greek salad, which in Greek is called Horiatiki salad and means village or peasant salad is a  common component of a Greek meal.  In Cyprus the salad has more ingredients such as fresh coriander, which is not available in Greece, lettuce and rocket plus of course the other usual ingredients.

The Cypriot Salad

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Serves:  4

Ingredients:

• 2 – 3 tender lettuce leaves, chopped
• ½ bunch of rocket, chopped
• ½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• ½ green pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 1small onion, sliced
• Feta cheese, cut in small cubes
• Black Cypriot olives
• Oregano (optional)

Directions

Wash and cut all the vegetables. Add the oil, vinegar and salt and mix well. Add feta on the top. Oregano is optional if you like it.

The Greek Salad

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Serves:  4

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• Feta cheese, cut in small cubes
• Black olives from Kalamata
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Wine vinegar
• Salt
• Oregano
• Freshly ground pepper (optional)
  

Directions

Tags: Greek, Greek Herbs, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian