Easy Greek (Horiatiki) Salad
I love Greek food, so naturally I love making Greek salads. This recipe has all of the yummy and powerful ingredients and is so easy to throw together.
Ingredients and Benefits:
Cucumber: High in fiber and water to help digestion and reduce inflammation
Tomatoes: Rich in vitamins, fiber, and lycopene to fight against inflammation and disease
Red onion: Rich in quercetin and phytonutrients to support heart health
Bell pepper: Rich in vitamins and fiber to protect against disease
Olives: Rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins for skin health and appetite control
Capers: Rich in quercetin, copper, and vitamins to support metabolism
Feta: Rich in calcium, phosphorus, and gut-healthy microbes for bone health and digestion
Extra-virgin olive oil: Rich in monounsaturated fats, polyphenols, and antioxidants to reduce inflammation
Lemon juice: Rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and minerals for skin health
Red wine vinegar: Can help regulate blood sugar levels and contains polyphenols that help reduce inflammation
Fresh dill: Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants to reduce inflammation
This is a near authentic recipe of a Horiatiki salad. It is fresh, flavorful, and so nutritious. This is sure to impress!
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 10 grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup olives (chopped)
- 1/4 cup capers (rinsed)
- 1/2 block feta (crumbled in or placed on top)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Mix the dressing ingredients together
- Add salad ingredients to a bowl
- Top and toss the salad with the dressing
