Fresh Classic Greek Salad – Mediterranean Diet
Classic Greek Salad – Fresh Ingredients for a Brighter Mood
Why This Dish Supports Mental Health
Tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta provide hydration, minerals, and healthy fats that protect brain cells and reduce inflammation. Fresh foods are closely linked with improved emotional clarity and reduced fatigue. This is part of the Conquering Depression with the Mediterranean Diet series of recipes and gently guide you toward working for empowerment, encouragement, and lasting emotional wellness. Liesl loves to help.
Recipe: Traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Ingredients
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium red onion, sliced into rings
1 cucumber, pilled and sliced into thick half-moons
1 green pepper, sliced
16 black olives
200g block feta cheese (7 ounces)
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup (4Tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
sea salt
Directions
The secret to making a delicious Greek salad is in the ingredients: juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, good quality extra virgin olive oil and some tangy black olives will really make a difference.
To make this Greek salad recipe (Horiatiki), start by preparing your vegetables.
- Wash thoroughly and strain the vegetables.
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Slice the onion into thin rings.
- Cut the cucumber in thick slices and place everything in a large bowl.
- Remember to add the olives as well.
- Season with salt and pour over the extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
- Next, toss everything together, so that the flavors mix. Be careful not to add too much salt, as the feta cheese and the olives are salty enough.
- Greek salad (Horiatiki) is always served with feta cheese on top. Last and final touch, a drizzle of olive oil and dried oregano.
Emotional Wellness Reflection
Fresh, colorful meals remind us that healing doesn’t need to be complicated — sometimes it begins with simplicity.
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Finally, if depression or anxiety feels heavy, gentle lifestyle changes can become powerful tools. Reach out to Liesl for encouragement and guidance as you strengthen both mind and body.
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