Irresistible Smoked Greek Salad: A Flavorful Delight
A sophisticated take on the classic Horiatiki, featuring vegetables smoked over hardwood and finished with a zesty lemon vinaigrette and creamy feta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Smoking & Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, chunked
- 2 red bell peppers, chunked
- 1 large red onion, wedged
- 8 oz block Feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by cutting into large, uniform pieces.
- Smoke vegetables at 225F for 30 minutes using hickory wood.
- Sear vegetables over high direct heat for 2 minutes per side.
- Allow vegetables to cool on a tray for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooled vegetables with feta and olives in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano together.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.