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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
220kcal
6gProtein
12gCarbs
17gFat
4gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
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Greek Salad
How to order / say it
Say it
Χωριάτικη Σαλάτα — [ho-ree-ah-TEE-kee sah-LAH-tah]
Order
I'd like the Greek salad, please.
Locally
Θα ήθελα τη χωριάτικη σαλάτα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
A refreshing salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta.
Why try it?
The Greek salad, a pillar of local gastronomy, showcases Mykonos’ dedication to fresh, seasonal produce. Its simple yet vibrant blend of ingredients highlights the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, emphasizing health, community, and authenticity.
How it tastes
With crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, the salad bridges flavors of saltiness from olives and feta with the freshness of raw vegetables, topped with aromatic olive oil and oregano.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
The Greek salad, known traditionally as 'Horiatiki,' emerged as a convenient and nutritious way to utilize fresh summer vegetables. Popularized in the mid-1900s during the rise of the Mediterranean diet, it has become synonymous with Greek cuisine worldwide.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g tomatoes
- 🥕 100 g cucumber
- 🥛 100 g feta cheese
- 🥕 50 g kalamata olives
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🌿 5 g oregano
Method
- 1 Cut tomatoes and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Arrange in a bowl with olives and blocks of feta cheese.
- 3 Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- 4 Toss gently to combine before serving.
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