There is a reason Greek salad has stayed a favorite. The combination of crisp vegetables, salty feta, olives, and bright, herby flavor is simple, fresh, and easy to come back to again and again.
At Salata, Greek Salad is one of our signature salads, with a version that keeps several of the ingredients people know and love while adding a few Salata touches of its own. If you have ever wondered what’s in a Greek salad or how Salata’s version compares to the classic, here is a closer look.
A Classic Greek Salad Recipe vs. Salata’s Greek Salad
If you look up a traditional Greek salad recipe, you will usually find a pretty simple ingredient list. Also known as horiatiki, the classic is typically made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, green pepper, olives, feta, oregano, and olive oil. Here’s one detail that might surprise you: traditional Greek salad usually doesn’t include lettuce.
Salata takes those familiar flavors and builds from there. Our Greek Salad starts with Salata mix, a combination of Arcadian mix, cabbage, and romaine, then adds tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, and feta cheese.
There’s plenty of overlap with the classic. You still get the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta that give Greek salad its signature flavor. Salata mix adds more texture and crunch, carrots bring a little sweetness, and banana peppers turn up the tang. Our Fresh Herb Vinaigrette brings it all together with a bright, herby finish.
What Makes A Salata Greek Salad A Feel-Good Choice?
Salata’s Greek Salad brings together several different vegetables and greens, so you get a mix of nutrients rather than relying on one ingredient to carry the whole meal.
A few standouts:
- Tomatoes have vitamin C and contain lycopene, a naturally occurring plant compound.
- Carrots bring beta-carotene, which your body can convert into vitamin A.
- Leafy greens can provide fiber along with an array of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds.
- Cucumbers have a high water content and bring plenty of crisp, refreshing texture.
- Feta cheese adds protein and calcium along with the salty, sharp flavor Greek salad is known for.
The benefit is in the variety. Different ingredients bring different nutrients, textures, and flavors, making a veggie-packed salad an easy way to work more range into your day.
Build Your Own Salad With Greek-Inspired Flavor
If Greek-inspired flavors are your thing, you do not have to stop with our signature Greek Salad. Salata gives you six salad bases, more than 50 toppings, proteins, and various signature dressings to work with.
Use the traditional ingredients as inspiration, then take it in your own direction. Try a different base, add a protein, pile on another favorite topping, or choose the dressing that sounds best that day.
That’s what Salata is all about. Live how you want. Salad how you feel. Ready to get ordering? Find your nearest Salata or get started in the Salata app, available in the App Store and Google Play.
Greek Salad FAQs
What’s in a Greek salad?
A traditional Greek salad usually includes tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, green pepper, olives, feta cheese, oregano, and olive oil. Unlike many American-style versions, it typically does not include lettuce.
Can you get a Greek salad at Salata?
Yes. Greek Salad is one of Salata’s signature salad options.
What dressing goes on a Greek salad?
Traditional Greek salad is usually dressed simply with olive oil and oregano, sometimes with vinegar or lemon for extra acidity. Salata’s Greek Salad comes with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette.
Can you make your own Greek-inspired salad at Salata?
Absolutely. Salata offers six salad bases, more than 50 toppings, proteins, and several signature dressings, so you can use Greek salad favorites like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and feta as your starting point and build your own salad from there.
Is Greek salad healthy?
Greek salad can be a nutrient-rich choice thanks to its mix of vegetables, greens, olives, and cheese. The exact nutrition depends on the ingredients, portions, dressing, and any proteins or toppings you choose.
