The Greek name for a traditional village salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta is Horiatiki. The name comes from the Greek word for “village,” reflecting the salad’s rustic character and its association with everyday country cooking.
A classic Horiatiki usually combines chunky tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, olive oil, oregano, and salt. Unlike many restaurant versions abroad, the traditional Greek preparation generally contains no lettuce. The feta is often served as a single slab on top rather than crumbled throughout the vegetables.
“Greek salad” is the familiar English name, while Horiatiki is the more specific Greek culinary term. A common mix-up is Dakos, a Cretan salad built around a barley rusk, tomatoes, and cheese; it is related but not the standard village salad. Regional versions may add green pepper, capers, or other local ingredients.