Q: Can I make Greek Salad ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can prepare the vegetables ahead, but add the feta, olives, and dressing just before serving.

Q: What type of feta is best?

A: Authentic Greek feta made from sheep’s milk or a mix of sheep and goat’s milk is best.

Q: Can I add lettuce to Greek Salad?

A: Traditionally, no. Authentic Greek Salad never includes lettuce.

Q: How long does Greek Salad last?

A: It’s best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Q: Is Greek Salad healthy?

A: Yes, it’s packed with vegetables, healthy fats from olive oil, and protein from feta cheese.

Klassisk gresk salat med feta og oliven

Classic Greek Salad with Feta and Olives

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Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Calories

220

Greek cuisine is celebrated around the world for its balance of freshness, flavour, and simplicity, and few dishes embody this better than the classic Greek Salad, or “Horiatiki.”

Bursting with vibrant colours and Mediterranean aromas, this salad is a perfect example of how humble ingredients—tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives—can transform into something extraordinary with just olive oil, vinegar, and oregano. Unlike heavily dressed salads, the Greek Salad celebrates purity: no mayonnaise, no heavy sauces—just the honest flavours of the land.

This dish is versatile and timeless. Whether served as a refreshing starter, a side dish to grilled meats or fish, or enjoyed with crusty bread as a light main meal, it delivers a true taste of Greece.

The creaminess of the feta balances the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar, while the briny Kalamata olives provide a sharp, savoury punch. Each bite feels like sunshine on your plate—a celebration of seasonal produce, Mediterranean lifestyle, and wholesome eating.

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Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into half-moons
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
200g (7 oz) Greek feta cheese, cut into a block or cubes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper.
Add the Kalamata olives and gently toss.
Place the block (or cubes) of feta cheese on top of the salad.
Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 220

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 15 grams; 20%
Saturated Fat: 5 grams; 25%
Cholesterol: 20 milligrams; 7%
Sodium: 350 milligrams; 15%
Carbs: 12 grams; 4%
Protein: 6 grams
Sugar: 7 grams
Fiber: 3 grams; 11%

10 tips for å lage den perfekte greske salaten

Bruk modne, saftige tomater for maksimal smak.
Skjær agurker i tykke skiver for crunch.
Bruk alltid Kalamata-oliven for autentisitet.
Velg ekte gresk feta (fra sauemelk) for den beste smaken.
Ikke smuldre fetaen – server den som en blokk for tradisjonell presentasjon.
Kle deg lett med olivenolje og eddik – overdriv aldri.
Tilsett et dryss tørket oregano for klassisk smak.
Hold løkskivene tynne og skarpe.
Ikke avkjøl før servering – den er best i romtemperatur.
Server med varmt brød for å suge opp saften.

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Som en side til grillet lam eller kylling souvlaki
Med ferskt pitabrød og tzatziki
Sammen med stekt fisk eller sjømat
Som en del av et mezze-fat med hummus og dolmades
Med et glass sprø hvitvin som Assyrtiko

Vanlige spørsmål

Spørsmål: Kan jeg lage gresk salat på forhånd?
A: Ja, du kan forberede grønnsakene på forhånd, men tilsett feta, oliven og dressing rett før servering.

Spørsmål: Hvilken type feta er best?
A: Autentisk gresk feta laget av sauemelk eller en blanding av saue- og geitemelk er best.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg legge til salat i gresk salat?
A: Tradisjonelt, nei. Autentisk gresk salat inkluderer aldri salat.

Spørsmål: Hvor lenge varer gresk salat?
A: Det er best å spise fersk, men rester kan oppbevares i kjøleskapet i opptil 1 dag.

Spørsmål: Er gresk salat sunt?
A: Ja, den er fullpakket med grønnsaker, sunt fett fra olivenolje og protein fra fetaost.

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