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  • Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
  • This traditional Greek salad recipe (horiatiki salata) is super easy and healthy. Made from only 6 ingredients, it's one of the best healthy salad recipes!
    Greek salad highlights the beauty of the Mediterranean diet, where a few simple, fresh ingredients in their most natural form turn into a dazzling salad. Pair it with my homemade Greek salad dressing and you’re good to go!
    What I love most about this Greek salad recipe is that it’s veggie-packed and contains no leafy greens. That means all of the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time (as I showed in my summer meal prep), then tossed together when you’re ready to serve. So needless to say, it’s the perfect summer salad recipe that’s always on repeat. Plus, I give a few ideas in the video on how to add protein for a heartier meal!
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  • @Downshiftology
    @Downshiftology  Год назад +18

    What are some other classic salad recipes you love, in addition to Greek salad? Let me know your favorites! xo - Lisa

    • @angelic3450
      @angelic3450 Год назад +2

      Niçoise, tagliata, Thai steak and shrimp Louis.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +3

      @@angelic3450 I plan to add a Nicoise salad after I come back from France in June!

    • @angelic3450
      @angelic3450 Год назад

      @@Downshiftology great!

    • @commonsensecorner7275
      @commonsensecorner7275 Год назад +1

      @@Downshiftology I have nothing to compare it with, but I used to get Nordstrom’s Salmon Niçoise salad, AMAZING!!! 🤤🤤🤤

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      @@commonsensecorner7275 Ooh, interesting! I haven't had that one. A good excuse to go try it now, haha!

  • @user-vl7jr4zx3c
    @user-vl7jr4zx3c Год назад +92

    As a Greek I can say that you are a master of this salad 🥗 well done 👍

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +7

      Thanks so much, glad to hear it!! 😊

    • @CHIMPmanHE
      @CHIMPmanHE 5 дней назад

      As an Englishman I can say your handling of an English cucumber is great.

  • @Ohmslaw1
    @Ohmslaw1 Год назад +26

    I made this for my family tonight. I doubled the vinaigrette and used the extra to marinate chicken tenders. It was flavorful, a huge hit and all of us want it again. Thank you for a simple and quick recipe.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Glad this recipe worked out great for you and your family!

  • @jackelynvakalopoulos5977
    @jackelynvakalopoulos5977 Год назад +27

    As a Greek, I would say you are totally right we don't use dressing just really good quality Greek Olive oil and maybe a splash of red wine vinegar
    Olives are always kept whole 😁
    As another user said You could smash them (or use a small knife to cut around the pit) right before you need to if you're serving Little ones.
    For any bread eaters the best part After eating the salad is the dressing that's left at the bottom of the bowl!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +2

      Thanks for sharing! 😉

    • @maximusdecimusmeridius1345
      @maximusdecimusmeridius1345 11 месяцев назад +1

      the zoumi is the best part! I just add way more oregano in mine. And I spit those olive pit outs, that's the true Greek way!

  • @purplepoppy07
    @purplepoppy07 Год назад +29

    I made this today but added quinoa and some fresh parsley! Super delicious and a great way to eat lots of veggies at once.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +3

      Sounds delicious! This salad is definitely a great way to get your veggies in.

  • @guelsahs
    @guelsahs Год назад +40

    i make the turkish version of this salad very often and it is also soo good! if you cut the ingredients into very very small pieces (tomato, cucumber and onion- no need bell pepper and cheese) and add just some walnuts, olive oil lemon, pomegranate syrup. Viola! Yummy

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +11

      That sounds amazing! I'll have to look into that and make a recipe as well 😊

    • @guelsahs
      @guelsahs Год назад +1

      @@Downshiftology Great! i am looking forward to see yours* ☺️❤️

  • @IOANNA333
    @IOANNA333 Год назад +12

    We keep the olives whole, sometimes with the pit and it’s always Kalamata olives.I love the way you pronounced "Horiatiki".👏🏻☺️

  • @novembersky3749
    @novembersky3749 8 месяцев назад +1

    looks delis! will make it soon Thanks!

  • @ellabella7071
    @ellabella7071 9 месяцев назад

    Absolutely scrumptious ❤

  • @ChiliPepperMadness
    @ChiliPepperMadness 8 месяцев назад +1

    Your salads always look so good!

  • @SayHelloToOblivion
    @SayHelloToOblivion Год назад +18

    Yessss! More like this, please. On a weight loss journey, lol.
    Making this today. Will report back.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Let us know how you like this salad 😉

    • @SayHelloToOblivion
      @SayHelloToOblivion Год назад +1

      @@Downshiftology I made the salad that evening and it was delicious!
      I cut the onions into squares instead but I think if I were serving it to others, I’d cut them lengthwise as you did for the pretty presentation.
      Thanks for another yummy dish, Lisa. ❤️
      P.S. hoping for more meal prep videos! 🙏

    • @cassandras206
      @cassandras206 Год назад

      @@SayHelloToOblivion Yes! More meal prep videos would be amazing! 😊❤

  • @walastikdingruth
    @walastikdingruth 5 месяцев назад

    The dressing enhances the flavor to a new level, juicy and delicious Greek Salad recipe, my family will surely love this!

  • @sj3601
    @sj3601 Год назад +1

    This looks so nice!! Thank you for posting ❤

  • @roksannastephens4375
    @roksannastephens4375 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this absolutely lovely salad! My fave!!! Completing other vegs, beans and chicken really makes it a meal doesn't it?! Love there is no lettuce too.

  • @deview123
    @deview123 Год назад +1

    Your recipe for Greek salad is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

  • @tracystrickland4926
    @tracystrickland4926 Год назад +10

    I love the no leafy greens! I appreciate that in the cookbook as well :) Can't wait to make this!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +3

      Gotta love a good meal prep salad like this 😉

  • @magdalenad.2227
    @magdalenad.2227 9 дней назад

    I'm making it this Saturday. Thank you so much for this easy recipe. Greetings from sunny Poland.

  • @ritvicaramesh
    @ritvicaramesh Год назад +2

    This recipe came at the right time,my mother loves salad so I planned to make it for mother's day,so I'll definitely try this,Thanks!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Perfect timing! Hope your mother enjoys this recipe for her special day ❤️

  • @scl9371
    @scl9371 2 месяца назад +1

    That's a beautiful salad. Looks yummy.

  • @MindfulLivingA
    @MindfulLivingA Год назад +10

    Yum! Greek salad is my absolute favourite. When lettuces prices went up, I started making it like this to cut costs and I really love the chunky texture too! Great video 😊

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Glad this recipe came at a good time 😊 Enjoy!

    • @yordanpopov
      @yordanpopov 10 месяцев назад +1

      Greek salad shouldn't have any lettuce. US restaurants make it completely wrong.

  • @agnesa7969
    @agnesa7969 Год назад

    My favorite. Thanks for sharing this recipe ❤

  • @fredroybal4477
    @fredroybal4477 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your. delicious healthy and detailed videos. This is a recipe I will try this weekend!😊

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  11 месяцев назад

      Hope you enjoyed this Greek salad!

  • @johnsmart964
    @johnsmart964 Год назад

    Thank you so very much for these excellent recipes, this one particularly is simple but very tasty as well as being very nutritious. Your presentation is very uplifting for the people.

  • @dianadiazdeleon9829
    @dianadiazdeleon9829 Год назад

    Wow ❣️ That looks so good.

  • @TheGlamorousLifeofNae
    @TheGlamorousLifeofNae Год назад +3

    My favorite!!! This looks delicious! 😋🤩🥗

  • @cherylb2261
    @cherylb2261 Год назад

    Greek salad is my favorite. Thank you for the recipe. It looks yummy

  • @alanaltshuld
    @alanaltshuld Год назад

    Looks delicious! Thanks for adding the modifications.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Of course! You're going to love this one Alan.

  • @TroubleV82
    @TroubleV82 Год назад +2

    Thank you for another great recipe! The way you are making the chicken is now how I am making the chicken and my husband loves it so much he wants it for dinner every day! Thank you for teaching me that! ❤❤❤ Xoxo

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      I'm glad you and your husband are loving the herb chicken!

  • @bc6491
    @bc6491 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just found your channel and made this recipe tonight. So good, I kept sipping the salad dressing straight from the spoon!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  11 месяцев назад

      Welcome to the Downshiftology community! Glad you enjoyed this Greek salad recipe 😊

  • @hootowlholler3760
    @hootowlholler3760 Год назад +1

    Done to perfection! Thank you .

  • @nicidevine6670
    @nicidevine6670 10 месяцев назад +1

    Looks delicious 😋

  • @thesmartfoodie4304
    @thesmartfoodie4304 Год назад +1

    Looks yummy!!😋

  • @eijaananda9698
    @eijaananda9698 Год назад

    Definitely meal prepping this recipe 💕

  • @andreatorraca8755
    @andreatorraca8755 Год назад

    Yum,great lately lettuce recalls,so this is awesome💕

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Glad this recipe came at a perfect time Andrea!

  • @yurimaperez1145
    @yurimaperez1145 Год назад

    Excellent! Thank you 🥰

  • @iwantpeace6535
    @iwantpeace6535 8 месяцев назад

    IT IS SO TASTY THANK YOU, Greek are naturally born artists , αγαπώ την ΕΛΛΑΔΑ 💙🤍💙

  • @abigailvomelmo1167
    @abigailvomelmo1167 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi 🥰! Nice Salad Recipe 😋😋. I'll be giving it a try w/Garbanzo Beans added 👍👍. ThnQ!

  • @MultiEllinida
    @MultiEllinida Год назад +1

    Αs a Greek i use whole Kalamata olives in my Greek salad. Your salad dressing looks so tasty🤗

  • @andreatorraca8755
    @andreatorraca8755 Год назад

    Caprese,panzanella ,Italian salads so good

  • @antonettedennisor9326
    @antonettedennisor9326 Год назад

    Love this ❤

  • @parichehrmanuchehr4679
    @parichehrmanuchehr4679 Год назад

    Excellent 👍Thankyou 🥗Greek Salad is most healthy especially in Summer😎😁

  • @Bizygr2
    @Bizygr2 Год назад

    Looks delicious!

  • @gudrunvaltysdottir7147
    @gudrunvaltysdottir7147 Год назад

    best salat ever and I made one just now

  • @adh1980s
    @adh1980s 10 месяцев назад

    You make everything look so perfect and yummy..my guilty pleasure channel ❤❤❤

  • @irinaposternatsky5364
    @irinaposternatsky5364 2 месяца назад

    Yum. Favorite ❤

  • @ligayadasa-ce9ov
    @ligayadasa-ce9ov 8 месяцев назад

    Gutom na guid ko,super,super😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @ReillyWilde
    @ReillyWilde 11 месяцев назад +2

    This salad is delicious with chickpeas (garbanzos). Thanks for sharing the recipe & variations.😋

  • @ggwildlife
    @ggwildlife 10 месяцев назад

    awesome saved, thank you for sharing.

  • @1LSWilliam
    @1LSWilliam 11 месяцев назад

    Perfection!

  • @axreason
    @axreason Год назад +1

    gonna make this tonight! i loveeee greek salad.

  • @BEYSeamaster1
    @BEYSeamaster1 4 месяца назад

    It looks great.

  • @EnchantedCosmos
    @EnchantedCosmos Год назад

    I’m so exited to make this!!!🤩🤩🤩

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      The perfect summer salad to keep on hand 😊

  • @andreatorraca8755
    @andreatorraca8755 Год назад +2

    I found Greek olive oil and Greek oregano,the flavor is so good,💕

  • @user-tk3ir3gg5p
    @user-tk3ir3gg5p 7 месяцев назад

    I come from Greece so I eat greek salad in daily basis but this recipe is my favourite

  • @jmr9735
    @jmr9735 Год назад

    This wasn't on my to-do list today, but it is now!

  • @itsjohndell
    @itsjohndell Год назад +3

    Perfect greek salad! If you can find Gaeta Olives ( generally an Italian market) they are a great cross between ripe black olives and good Kalamata, work really well in things like Puttanesca. Love your channel!

  • @stelios_mixailidis
    @stelios_mixailidis 9 месяцев назад

    Bravo 😍

  • @dazo69
    @dazo69 Год назад +7

    I always like a little bit of lemon juice squeezed over my Greek salads and also some fresh coriander 😁

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      Both are always welcome! But the dressing definitely has lots of tang to it 😊

  • @MSUCowgurl
    @MSUCowgurl Год назад +3

    This looks delicious! Just ran to the store so I can try it out. I think I'll add the garbanzo beans 😋

  • @ppppppppppppppppp999
    @ppppppppppppppppp999 6 месяцев назад

    I have tried several recipes of these salad and yours's has the best taste. Thank you from Israel who is under Terror attack from Hamas.

  • @anitas5817
    @anitas5817 Год назад +2

    Thank you Lisa! Greek salad is a fantastic healthy fresh dish that I never order because I can’t stand olives. Maybe it won’t be authentic, but I’m very happy to have this great recipe so I can make my own without olives.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      That's okay! You can always make this recipe without olives s well 😊

    • @itsjohndell
      @itsjohndell Год назад +1

      You are eating the wrong Olives. The ones in the cans are never ripe, hard and no taste. Find an Italian market and get just a few Black, Gaeta, Kalamata and Green (oil-cured, too). It's a world of different. try it. Canned olives are trash. I love olives but can't eat that stuff.

  • @richabisht7309
    @richabisht7309 Год назад

    waow your greek salad is just too good and too amazing i really really loved your greek salad lovely i must say i really really enjoyed it thank you so much and a lot of love from planet ayurveda

  • @donnaschindlbeck7457
    @donnaschindlbeck7457 Год назад +3

    Now that looks tasty and another great camping recipe! I prep the chicken ahead of time and freeze the strips.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Oh yes, definitely a great one for camping! 😉

    • @aliciamahon3760
      @aliciamahon3760 Год назад

      I take this camping and leave dressing on the side. It is amazing on camping trips in hot FL!

  • @debbiemuirhead2334
    @debbiemuirhead2334 Год назад

    This a great salad. Adding whatever you want

  • @mcohen8025
    @mcohen8025 Год назад

    I’m so glad you said that about how it would be easier to quarter the cucumber lengthwise and then cut across. Was sitting here thinking, “why, why are you doing it that way…”

  • @naturallygorg85
    @naturallygorg85 Год назад +2

    Ahh just got back from Greece! Interestingly didnt have any salads with onions, but I think its much tastier that way. Also the kalamata olives were left whole. Thanks for the recipe!

    • @naturallygorg85
      @naturallygorg85 Год назад +1

      Also no bell pepper but Im definitely going to try!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +2

      Welcome back! Hope you enjoy a taste of Greece with this recipe 😊

  • @Lolipop59
    @Lolipop59 Год назад

    Thank you !

  • @rosebudfrodo26
    @rosebudfrodo26 Год назад +2

    I love love love Greek salad and eat it almost every evening. My twist is to add also capers to the salad. And: I prefer to always use whole Kalamata olives with the pits. They taste so much better than the pitted ones.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Love the idea of adding capers for a briny touch!

  • @commonsensecorner7275
    @commonsensecorner7275 Год назад

    Ooooh, this reminds me of the salad I used to get from Quiznos, at least once a week! 🤤🤤😋 Now that I cook way more, I will be taking my chicken out of the freezer today.
    Quizno's Harvest Chicken Salad!
    Chicken Salad:
    White Meat
    Mayo
    Apples
    Grapes
    Pecans
    Celery
    Onion Powder
    Etc.
    Cucumbers
    Chickpeas
    Black Olives
    Spinach
    Italian Dressing
    Pepitas
    Sunflower Seeds

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      Perfect timing! Glad this brought some inspiration back 😊

  • @1LSWilliam
    @1LSWilliam Год назад

    Delightful!

  • @kimutzman3352
    @kimutzman3352 Год назад +1

    I made a variation of this for lunch the other day for me & my husband. I had gotten the recipe from a show on PBS all about tomatoes but it didn't have garlic. I wondered if adding it would take away from the authenticity. I'm adding it now! This would be an absolute hit at summertime barbecues.

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +2

      Trust me, it won't 😉 This will definitely a bit for all your summer festivities!

  • @marionasare1067
    @marionasare1067 Год назад

    I will be making this salad real soon since I love healthy eating!!

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      You're going to love this salad then! 😉

    • @ketowarrior2718
      @ketowarrior2718 Год назад

      ​@@Downshiftology Thank you for continuing to interact with your subs even after the success on RUclips. 😊

  • @kimibonnitto
    @kimibonnitto Год назад

    I love it 😍

  • @Eeevvee
    @Eeevvee Год назад +1

    Also it’s supposed to be served with a lemon wedge that can be squeezed with the fork :)) extra salt and olive oil. And you drink the juice up after. For a sweeter taste you can use sweet onions or yellow onions… it’s very good also with halloumi cheese or canned tuna but traditionally avocados wouldn’t go but it’s a nice twist. They don’t typically have avocados over there

  • @Lillystyle416
    @Lillystyle416 6 месяцев назад

    What kind of red wine would you recommend us to buy? And thank you for sharing ❤

  • @amymeyeraan-wz9fy
    @amymeyeraan-wz9fy Год назад

    I will be making this salad very soon.

  • @smokypoo
    @smokypoo Год назад

    This is just in time as I was thinking of food I could bring to work without having to heat it up. Will probably aid in weight loss as well🎉❤😅

  • @sandracedar368
    @sandracedar368 Год назад +1

    I love Greek Salad😋

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      You and I both! Good thing it's easy to make for when you're feeling for something light and fresh.

  • @yensiskos
    @yensiskos Год назад +1

    At home, we do not cut the olives, and we only use the Kalamata ones. I am going to try your salad dressing, looks delish!

  • @CJG1419
    @CJG1419 Год назад

    I now slice bell peppers like this, so easy! Making this tonight along with the Tuscan Chicken, well maybe the herb baked chicken 😊

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад +1

      The perfect pairing with either of those chicken dishes!

  • @ThuvarakaMahenthiran404
    @ThuvarakaMahenthiran404 10 месяцев назад

    I will try this greek salad.

  • @AmandaAmanda-sh8lx
    @AmandaAmanda-sh8lx Год назад +1

    I use Kalamata and green mixed and I slice the olive just in case they miss a pit.

  • @nellywanjiru2189
    @nellywanjiru2189 7 месяцев назад

    Very nice.

  • @mrrajeshsinghyadavkaithi1695
    @mrrajeshsinghyadavkaithi1695 11 дней назад

    What aroma Greek salad 🥗

  • @caroledwards3289
    @caroledwards3289 Год назад

    Yum❤❤❤

  • @marilyn1228
    @marilyn1228 Год назад

    If there was only one dish I could have for the rest of my life, that would be Greek salad, Kalamata ollves, with or without white kidney beans. This salad always makes me feel taller and and more and simply content.

  • @priyab5926
    @priyab5926 Год назад +1

    Lisa I am excited to try out this salad ! I see that your Greek salad dressing makes 8 servings so do you add half (4 servings) of that to this salad ?

    • @Downshiftology
      @Downshiftology  Год назад

      Yes! I only used about a quarter of the dressing this time around. But you can add half of it for an extra coating 😊

  • @yoanageorgieva3068
    @yoanageorgieva3068 Год назад +1

    In Bulgaria, we shred the cheese instead of cutting it in cubes. :) You can look up shopska salad. Much love~

  • @usmanghumman2483
    @usmanghumman2483 Год назад

    Nice salad recipe video

  • @user-qf1mq5kq7i
    @user-qf1mq5kq7i 5 месяцев назад

    COOl RECIPE

  • @Billy33753
    @Billy33753 Год назад

    Looks yummy

  • @miraijitsukawa5133
    @miraijitsukawa5133 8 месяцев назад

    hi, just want to ask if what can i substitute for kalamata olives?

  • @Victoria-ns2vi
    @Victoria-ns2vi 5 месяцев назад

    yummy

  • @cassandrasmom
    @cassandrasmom Год назад +8

    Perfect to take to a summer barbecue!!

  • @andersonjulien302
    @andersonjulien302 10 месяцев назад

    The joy I felt when you did not waste the top and bottom of the bell pepper

  • @josephunlimited
    @josephunlimited Год назад

    looks yummy

  • @dougkueber2152
    @dougkueber2152 6 месяцев назад

    Wooooooo 😊

  • @ursulasmedly1572
    @ursulasmedly1572 Год назад

    Beautiful ❤

  • @heikeferdinandt7258
    @heikeferdinandt7258 Год назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @jdubs604
    @jdubs604 11 месяцев назад

    I usually soak the onions in water for a few minutes to get rid of that strong taste.