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Traditional Greek Salad (Choriatiki Salata)

Hi everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend šŸ™‚Ā  A brand new week ahead of us and I am hoping that it is a good one for everyone.Ā  I am back with a salad again today, and this one I know that everyone knows and has tried šŸ™‚ the Traditional Greek Salad,Ā  or otherwise known in Greece as “Choriatiki Salata” which translated into English meansĀ  “Country Salad” or “Village Salad”Ā  Ā 

This reminds of a story, my Dad had a really great sense of humour sometimes his jokes were just to funny that my stomach would hurt from laughing so much, but sometimes he would say things that were just so nonchalant…This is really funny but you need to understand Greek to be able to understand.Ā  We had gone to a Greek Tavern inĀ  Chasia which is an area in Athens that mainly has Greek Taverns. šŸ™‚Ā  We were just about to order the appetisers when my dad turned around in a very nonchalant way and asked the waiter if they had “Vlaxiki salata” instead of saying “Choriatiki salata”.Ā  We had never heard this salad referred to as Vlaxiki Salad, we hadĀ  a good laugh and so did the waiter!! šŸ™‚Ā 

The truth is that back in those days the VillagersĀ  would grow there own tomatoes, cucumbers, so when working in the fields they would have a Tomato, Cucumber a few olives on a napkin to eat.Ā  So the term Vlaxiki Salata comes from how they used to eat, as years followed the named changed to Greek Salad, or Choriatiki.Ā  Ā šŸ™‚Ā  My mom grew up in a village so she told me that back then this is what my grandfather used to take with him to eat while he was out working, as did many villagers and this is what they called it a Vlachiki Salata.

My dad I miss him very much and those were the few last times we went out beforeĀ  he passed away. šŸ™Ā  Ā Ok, I am going to stop now because I am becoming very emotional, so here is my version of the Greek Salad hope you enjoy it!! šŸ™‚

TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD (CHORIATIKI SALATA)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Fresh Tomatoes sliced
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 1 Cucumber diced into cubes
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese cubed
  • Greek Olives
  • Capers optional
  • Olive Oil
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice Tomatoes
  • Slice Cucumbers into 4 pieces
  • Slice Cucumbers into cubes
  • In a large salad bowl add the tomatoes and the cucumbers.
  • Slice Onion
  • Top with Onions and Olives
  • The last step is too add the Feta Cheese, Capers, Oregano, Salt, Pepper and drizzle Olive Oil.

40 Comments

  1. Lovely salad ! Looks so refreshing !!
  2. Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse)
    I haven't tried this salad as yet so I might as well bookmark it. šŸ˜„
    • foodzesty
      Oh Thank you Diana...:) hahahha bookmark it hahahah
      • Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse)
        You're welcome and yes, I just had to because I tend to forget the recipes I want to try.
      • I do the same thing with other food bloggers that I follow...Some are so amazing that I have to bookmark them. :) Thanks so much Diana for your support it truly mean a lot to me :)
      • Diana Tyler (Eccentric Muse)
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  3. That’s a regular yummy staple in our house !!! Glad to see it here !
  4. mistimaan
    So tasty
  5. This is delicious! I add a little vinegar, why because my granny always did :):) Here's to a great week ahead Sophie :):)
  6. foodzesty
    Thank you Ben..I hope all is well
  7. Love Greek salad! Village or otherwise :)
  8. Absolutely delicious Greek salad, Sophie! And amazing story <3 Lot of hugs to you!!
  9. Beautiful salad, one of my favorites! And a wonderful memory of your dad Sophie! HugsšŸ’•
  10. debanitaghosh
    Your salad recipe sounds delicious and flavourful. Great share!
  11. Perfect summer recipe :)
  12. Such a sweet memory! I am glad you had that time with him, you will carry that foreveršŸ’•
  13. It looks very appetising!
  14. A great choice for the hot days and nutritional as well. ā¤ļø

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