About the Recipe
A MillionDollarDelia upgrade to the traditional horiatiki—clean ingredients, bold flavor, and nourishing fats that actually satisfy.
Ingredients
Salad
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 3 large tomatoes, chopped)
2 large English cucumbers, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced (traditional, optional)
¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
6–8 oz block feta, sliced or broken into chunks
Dressing
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano (Greek oregano if possible)
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
Preparation
Add tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, pepper, and olives to a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently.
Top with feta chunks (don’t crumble—keep it bold).
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of oregano.
✨ Million Dollar Tips
Authentic style: no lettuce—let the vegetables shine
Protein boost: add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas
Anti-inflammatory: drizzle with early-harvest olive oil
Next-day win: even better after 30 minutes of marinating
🙏 Why It’s “Million Dollar”
This salad delivers hydration, minerals, healthy fats, and simplicity—the kind of food that keeps you full, clear-headed, and grounded.