EASY GREEK SALAD RECIPE | plus meal prep ideas & tips!

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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00:00 Intro
00:30 Slice and dice the vegetables
03:37 Add the feta cheese
04:04 Make the Greek salad dressing and stir together
05:25 Cook and meal prep herb baked chicken to add to the salad
06:59 Add beans for a vegetarian protein option
07:50 Taste test
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[@Downshiftology]

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

[@angelic3450]

Niçoise, tagliata, Thai steak and shrimp Louis.

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@angelic3450]

@@Downshiftology great!

[@commonsensecorner7275]

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

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@user-vl7jr4zx3c]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much, glad to hear it!! 😊

[@CHIMPmanHE]

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

[@jackelynvakalopoulos5977]

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]

Thanks for sharing! 😉

[@maximusdecimusmeridius1345]

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!

[@Ohmslaw1]

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]

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

[@purplepoppy07]

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]

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

[@guelsahs]

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]

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

[@guelsahs]

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

[@IOANNA333]

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

[@walastikdingruth]

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

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Let us know how you like this salad 😉

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

@@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]

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

[@MindfulLivingA]

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]

Glad this recipe came at a good time 😊 Enjoy!

[@yordanpopov]

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

[@ritvicaramesh]

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]

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

[@tracystrickland4926]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Gotta love a good meal prep salad like this 😉

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Your salads always look so good!

[@roksannastephens4375]

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.

[@TroubleV82]

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]

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

[@magdalenad.2227]

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

[@ellabella7071]

Absolutely scrumptious ❤

[@bc6491]

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

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@scl9371]

That's a beautiful salad. Looks yummy.

[@fredroybal4477]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoyed this Greek salad!

[@johnsmart964]

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.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much John!

[@sj3601]

This looks so nice!! Thank you for posting ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@dazo69]

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

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@dianadiazdeleon9829]

Wow ❣️ That looks so good.

[@cherylb2261]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Cheryl!

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

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

[@Downshiftology]

You and I both! Hope you enjoy.

[@alanaltshuld]

Looks delicious! Thanks for adding the modifications.

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@novembersky3749]

looks delis! will make it soon Thanks!

[@MultiEllinida]

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

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

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

[@MSUCowgurl]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to make this one Arian!

[@deview123]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to try this one Neil!

[@deview123]

Thank you for the heart

[@agnesa7969]

My favorite. Thanks for sharing this recipe ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Agnes 😊

[@ReillyWilde]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Of course! Hope you enjoy 😊

[@thesmartfoodie4304]

Looks yummy!!😋

[@axreason]

gonna make this tonight! i loveeee greek salad.

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try this!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Caprese,panzanella ,Italian salads so good

[@itsjohndell]

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!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing!

[@parichehrmanuchehr4679]

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

[@jennifers5778]

Soooo good!❤

[@nicidevine6670]

Looks delicious 😋

[@andreatorraca8755]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this recipe came at a perfect time Andrea!

[@user-zi7lc6vv4z]

love your greek salad!

[@Bizygr2]

Looks delicious!

[@hootowlholler3760]

Done to perfection! Thank you .

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy! 😊

[@yurimaperez1145]

Excellent! Thank you 🥰

[@eijaananda9698]

Definitely meal prepping this recipe 💕

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy all spring/summer long!

[@EnchantedCosmos]

I’m so exited to make this!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@Downshiftology]

The perfect summer salad to keep on hand 😊

[@antonettedennisor9326]

Love this ❤

[@mcohen8025]

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…”

[@kimutzman3352]

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]

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

[@adh1980s]

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

[@BEYSeamaster1]

It looks great.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Oh yes, definitely a great one for camping! 😉

[@aliciamahon3760]

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

[@irinaposternatsky5364]

Yum. Favorite ❤

[@rosebudfrodo26]

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]

Love the idea of adding capers for a briny touch!

[@1LSWilliam]

Perfection!

[@anitas5817]

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]

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

[@itsjohndell]

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.

[@ggwildlife]

awesome saved, thank you for sharing.

[@iwantpeace6535]

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

[@andreatorraca8755]

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

[@user-tk3ir3gg5p]

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

[@gudrunvaltysdottir7147]

best salat ever and I made one just now

[@commonsensecorner7275]

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]

Perfect timing! Glad this brought some inspiration back 😊

[@CJG1419]

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

[@Downshiftology]

The perfect pairing with either of those chicken dishes!

[@debbiemuirhead2334]

This a great salad. Adding whatever you want

[@Downshiftology]

Such a great salad!

[@jmr9735]

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

[@Lolipop59]

Thank you !

[@Eeevvee]

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

[@1LSWilliam]

Delightful!

[@ppppppppppppppppp999]

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.

[@naturallygorg85]

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]

Also no bell pepper but Im definitely going to try!

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@smokypoo]

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🎉❤😅

[@Downshiftology]

The perfect meal prep salad!

[@stelios_mixailidis]

Bravo 😍

[@kimibonnitto]

I love it 😍

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Kimi!

[@yensiskos]

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!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy the dressing Yenni!

[@nellywanjiru2189]

Very nice.

[@amymeyeraan-wz9fy]

I will be making this salad very soon.

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you love it Amy!

[@ligayadasa-ce9ov]

Gutom na guid ko,super,super😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@sandracedar368]

I love Greek Salad😋

[@Downshiftology]

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

[@ThuvarakaMahenthiran404]

I will try this greek salad.

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy 😊

[@marionasare1067]

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

[@Downshiftology]

You're going to love this salad then! 😉

[@ketowarrior2718]

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

[@user-qf1mq5kq7i]

COOl RECIPE

[@yoanageorgieva3068]

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

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing Yoana!

[@caroledwards3289]

Yum❤❤❤

[@marilyn1228]

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.

[@Billy33753]

Looks yummy

[@Downshiftology]

And so easy to make!

[@Victoria-ns2vi]

yummy

[@AmandaAmanda-sh8lx]

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

[@Lillystyle416]

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

[@usmanghumman2483]

Nice salad recipe video

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much!

[@cassandrasmom]

Perfect to take to a summer barbecue!!

[@Downshiftology]

Absolutely! It's sure to be a winner 😉

[@mrrajeshsinghyadavkaithi1695]

What aroma Greek salad 🥗

[@priyab5926]

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]

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

[@dougkueber2152]

Wooooooo 😊

[@ursulasmedly1572]

Beautiful ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy Ursula 😊

[@josephunlimited]

looks yummy

[@Downshiftology]

So fresh and easy!

[@josephunlimited]

@@Downshiftology Oh

[@jdubs604]

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

[@andersonjulien302]

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

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use vegan feta cheese and skip green bell pepper as am not a big fan of green bell pepper i nev er had greek salad before perfect for my after office meals

[@Downshiftology]

I have a feeling you're going to love this one Ramya!

[@kimhelms3669]

I use yellow or orange peppers because I am not a fan of the green either.