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Authentic Greek Salad

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 18 July 2021★★★★★4.9 (342 ratings)
  • Ready in 10m
  • 8 g net carbs
  • 324 kcal
  • Serves 4
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Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

This classic Greek salad aka Horiatiki is the perfect example of healthy Mediterranean cuisine. It's one of the meals I make at least three times a week, usually as a side to fish and meat.

The key to success is to keep it simple and use the freshest low-carb ingredients. It's the ideal low-carb meal for this time of year as all the vegetables are in season. Greek salad is easy to make, delicious and one of the top 15 meals you should try when visiting Greece! :-)

Step-by-step

  1. Wash and slice the tomatoes.

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

  2. Peel and slice the cucumber.

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

  3. Halve, deseed and slice the green pepper. Peel and slice the red onion.

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

  4. Place everything into a bowl and add the capers, olives, oregano ...

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

  5. Add feta and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)

  6. Serve immediately and enjoy! This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.

    Authentic Greek Salad (primal, keto, low-carb)
Authentic Greek Salad

Recipe

Authentic Greek Salad

★★★★★4.9 (342 ratings)

This traditional Greek salad also known as horiatiki will take you back to your Greek holidays!

Hands on
10m
Overall
10m
Servings
4
8 g
Net carbs
9.3 g
Protein
27.8 g
Fat
324
kcal
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Ingredients makes 4 servings

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the tomatoes.

  2. Peel and slice the cucumber.

  3. Halve, deseed and slice the green pepper. Peel and slice the red onion.

  4. Place everything into a bowl and add the capers, olives, oregano ...

  5. Add feta and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

  6. Serve immediately and enjoy! This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.

Nutrition per serving, about 2 cups/ 300 g/ 10.6 oz

Carbs 10%Protein 12%Fat 78% of calories

Net carbs
8 g
Total carbs
11.3 g
Fiber
3.3 g
Sugars
7.3 g
Protein
9.3 g
Fat
27.8 g
Saturated fat
10.1 g
Calories
324 kcal
Sodium
757 mg · 32.9% RDA
Magnesium
37 mg · 9.29% RDA
Potassium
454 mg · 22.7% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
Per about 2 cups/ 300 g/ 10.6 ozNet carbsProteinFatkcal
Tomatoes, fresh2.7 g0.9 g0.2 g18
Cucumber, fresh1.1 g0.4 g0.1 g9
Peppers, green bell, fresh0.9 g0.3 g0.1 g6
Onion, red, fresh1 g0.2 g0 g6
Kalamata olives0 g0.2 g3.1 g31
Capers, canned0.1 g0.2 g0.1 g2
Feta cheese2 g7.1 g10.6 g132
Oregano, dried0.1 g0 g0 g1
Olive oil, extra virgin0 g0 g13.5 g119
Total8 g9.3 g27.8 g324

Serving size about 2 cups/ 300 g/ 10.6 oz

  • Gluten free
  • Egg free
  • Nut free
  • Pork free
  • Avocado free
  • Coconut free
  • Fish free
  • Shellfish free
  • Beef free
  • Pescatarian
  • Vegetarian

Goes well with

Add a side and it's a complete meal.

Serve it with

Dishes that go well with a side salad.

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  1. Helene★★★★★

    Thank you for the authentic Greek salad recipe. I used to never eat Greek salad when we went to a Greek restaurant, but decided to try it about a year ago when we were out for a family dinner. Now it is my favorite salad. I often serve it on a bed of romaine lettuce to soak up the extra dressing.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you so much! It is a favorite in my house too, we must have it at least 3 times each week! 😊

  2. Joyce Merrill

    Going to make this tomorrow. I’m going to substitute the green pepper with yellow or red pepper and I’d also like to use goat cheese instead of feta. Would it still be a Greek salad?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Sorry for missing this comment! My Greek partner would say "no" but I say "yes"! 😊 I use other types of pepper, depending on what we have.

  3. Natasha

    A super simple and healthy recipe!!!! So much yum! Cozy, comforting, and hearty!

  4. Henry Price

    Authentic greek salad are rare and healthy. I know a place nearby that offers authentic greek foods like greek salad, rotisserie chicken, pita wraps and kebabs. It's called El Greco. Their menu comes up with offers and discounts which could allow you to spend less.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      So true! Sometimes they use "feta-style" cheese that's made with cow's milk - it's nowhere near as good. Plus the type of olive oil makes a huge difference: The Virginity Lie: How to Find Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil
      That place sounds like a proper Greek taverna to me! 😊

  5. Melissa King

    I am having the hardest time trying to log this recipe into MyFitnessPal. It does not pull over like it should. And when I try to put it in manually, the values are still way off. Is this something you can fix on your side or am I just stick with what I got?

    1. Martina @ KetoDiet

      Hi Melissa, this is a common issue with many apps and websites. The reason is that most apps and websites use crowdsourcing to build their food databases and there isn't much they do to prevent errors. Their priority is quantity rather than quality. As a result, you may end up with missing or inaccurate macros. I explained more about what we do in our app to prevent this in this post: Barcode Scanning and Food Database in the KetoDiet App
      We use verified sources so our calculations are accurate in our app and my books. I hope this helps!

  6. Nichole

    This was absolutely splendid! The oregano really ties it all together. Thank you!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you! I make Greek salad at least 3 times a week 😊

  7. Lenore

    What is the right tomato to use to make this?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Any tomatoes you like: regular, beef, cherry, ...

  8. Shona

    Hi! Just need some clarity. The nutritional value given for this recipe are for 1 serving/portion or 4 serving/portions. Ingredients given are for 4 servings. Thanks!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Shona, nutrition facts are always per serving and this recipe makes 4 of them 😊

  9. Ashley

    So Iv'e been looking over your meal outline and I'm considering trying this! I can not have dairy, what would you recommend to substitute in this recipe?

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Hi Ashley, an avocado (1/2 medium per serving) would be a great alternative 😊

  10. Donna

    Well, I love this salad, and also use iceberg lettuce. We can get it where I live in restaurants with either iceberg or romaine. At home, I also like to add sliced radish, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and add vinegar to the oil. Salt, pepper with the oregano also. The oregano really gives it the kick though.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Iceberg lettuce and radishes sound like a great addition! 😊

  11. Lukas

    Kalamata olives are the best olives in the world. I love this salad - mercifully simple but utterly delicious.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      I agree - Greek salad is best! 😊

  12. paisleygirl

    Looks delicious. Can't wait to btry.

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you! 😊

  13. Kathy

    This is an excellent salad - love it!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Kathy!

  14. Bill

    I can tell you have a Greek in your house! 😊) Thanks for sharing!

    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor

      Thank you Bill, that's right! 😊

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