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Greek Salad Recipes

The Greek salad is a global icon for a reason. It's a celebration of simple, robust, and incredibly fresh ingredients. Ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and salty feta, it's a dish that's both healthy and deeply satisfying.

Honey Harissa Veg and Double Sausage Traybake

with Greek Salad Cheese

Mediterranean Style Chicken, Chorizo and Avocado Sunshine Salad

with Greek Style Cheese, Pesto Drizzle and Roasted Veg

Pesto Orzo and Roasted Chickpea Salad

with Rocket, Baby Plum Tomatoes and Greek Style Cheese

Greek Style Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad

with Roast Potatoes, Tomatoes and Olives

Ultimate Greek Inspired Pastitsio Beef Pasta Bake

with Baby Plum Tomato Salad and Garlic Bread

Honey Harissa King Prawns and Spinach

with Greek Style Cheese and Couscous Salad

Harissa Butternut Squash Tacos

with Oregano Chips and Greek Style Salad Cheese

Harissa Honey Veggie Koftas

with Greek Style Cheese Seasoned Chips and Baby Leaf Salad

Spring Chicken, Peas and Potatoes

with Roasted Shallots, Greek Style Salad Cheese and Pesto

Turkish Inspired Chermoula Chicken Shawarma

with Houmous, Smoky Paprika Wedges and Greek Style Salad

Green & Yellow Courgette Cheesy Summer Tart

with Rocket & Tomato Salad

Warm Balsamic and Fig Jam Salad

with Garlic Croutons, Greek Style Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds

Sweet Potato and Bulgur Wheat Salad

with Avocado and Greek Style Salad Cheese

Honey Dijon Sweet Potato and Apple Salad

with Croutons, Greek Style Cheese and Flaked Almonds

Butterflied Chicken

with Green Bean and Wholegrain Mustard Potato Salad

Honey Harissa Chicken Traybake

with Herby Chips and Greek Salad Cheese Roasted Veg

Chicken and Harissa Filo Scrunch Pie

with Chickpeas and Greek Salad Cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash and Ditali Pasta Salad

with Harissa Dressing, Almonds and Greek Style Cheese

Burrata and Warm Pesto Roasted Autumn Veg Salad

with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese

Greek Style Chicken and Halloumi BBQ Skewers

with Flatbreads, Mint Yoghurt and Baby Gem Salad

Spring Chicken and Pea Mash Pie

with Dill and Greek Style Salad Cheese

Honey Harissa Chicken and Spinach

with Greek Style Cheese and Couscous Salad

Chicken and Halloumi skewers, Chorizo Sausages

with Potato Salad and Fresh Seasonal Greens

Greek Style Veggie Mince and Cheese Roll

with Roasted Garlic Yogurt, Zesty Spiced Chips and Salad

Cheese, Courgette and Dill Börek

with Charred Green Bean, Tomato and Baby Leaf Salad

Santorini Style Tomatokeftedes

with Homemade Tzatziki and Lemon, Green Bean & Baby Leaf Salad

Chicken and Super Green Romanesco Spiced Caesar Style Salad

with Ciabatta Croutons, Crispy Onions and Greek Style Cheese

Mexican Style Halloumi and Roasted Veg Salad

with Garlic Croutons and Greek Style Cheese

Blistered Padron Pepper and Pearl Couscous Bowl

with Espinacas con Garbanzos, Garden Salad and Greek Style Cheese

Tropical Passion Fruit and Spiced Chicken Breast Salad

with Charred Corn, Sweet Potato and Greek Style Cheese

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How to Make a Greek Salad 'Authentic'?

How to Make a Greek Salad 'Authentic'?

An authentic Greek salad, known in Greece as Horiatiki (which simply means 'village' salad), is a lesson in rustic simplicity. The most important and often surprising rule for those outside of Greece? There is no lettuce. It’s not a leafy green salad; it's a celebration of seasonal vegetables. An authentic Greek salad recipe is a chunky, vibrant mix of:

  • Ripe, flavourful tomatoes
  • Crisp cucumber (often partially peeled in stripes)
  • Sharp red onion, thinly sliced
  • Green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • A handful of high-quality Kalamata olives

It’s all topped with a generous slab of feta cheese (never crumbled) and dressed simply with the best extra virgin olive oil you can find, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a liberal sprinkle of dried Greek oregano. That's it. An authentic Greek salad. It’s simple, robust, and lets the ingredients shine.

The Easiest, Best Greek Salad Dressing

The Easiest, Best Greek Salad Dressing

Forget complicated, emulsified vinaigrettes. The most authentic Greek salad dressing is incredibly simple and is often just drizzled over the top of the salad just before serving. The secret isn't a complex recipe; it's the quality of your ingredients.

Ingredients: - 4 tablespoons high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1-2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar - 1 teaspoon Dried Greek Oregano - A pinch of sea salt - Freshly ground black pepper

Method: 1. In a small bowl or a jam jar, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar (start with 1 tablespoon), and dried oregano. 2. Add a small pinch of salt (remember the feta and olives are already salty) and a good grind of black pepper. 3. Whisk the ingredients together until just combined. Don't worry about creating a perfect, thick emulsion—a rustic, light dressing is part of the charm. 4. Give it a taste. Does it need the second tablespoon of vinegar for more tang? A touch more salt? Adjust it to your liking. 5. Drizzle generously over your salad just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.

How to Build a Better Greek Salad

How to Build a Better Greek Salad

A Greek salad recipe has very few ingredients, so their quality is what makes the difference between a good salad and a great one.

  • The Tomatoes are Crucial: This is the number one rule. Use the ripest, most flavourful tomatoes you can find. In-season, fresh-from-the-vine tomatoes are best. If you're making this out of season, flavourful cherry tomatoes, halved, are a good substitute.
  • Use Real Feta: Look for authentic Greek feta cheese made from sheep's milk (or a blend of sheep and goat's milk). It's creamier, tangier, and more complex than 'Greek-style' salad cheese made from cow's milk.
  • Cut it Chunky: This isn't a finely diced salsa. A Greek salad is rustic. Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, and pepper into large, generous, bite-sized chunks. The onion should be thinly sliced into half-moons.
  • Don't Crumble the Feta: For that authentic touch, add the feta as a whole slab or in large chunks right on top of the salad. Let your guests break it apart as they eat.
  • Use Good Olives: Kalamata olives are the traditional choice. Their rich, fruity, and slightly smoky flavour is essential to the salad's profile. Using olives with the stones in (just warn your guests!) will always provide more flavour.

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