Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon-olive oil dressing create this refreshing Greek salad.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
02 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Finely shred the leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the sliced scallions, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and mint to the bowl with the lettuce.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The herb-to-lettuce ratio makes this anything but your average boring salad
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like something you labored over
  • The bright, tangy dressing wakes up everything on your plate
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly or the dressing won't adhere properly
  • Add dressing just before serving to maintain that perfect crisp texture
  • The herb quantity looks generous but trust the proportions
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for 10 minutes to keep everything extra crisp
  • Always tear herbs by hand instead of chopping to prevent bruising

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