Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with fresh herbs, scallions, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing for a vibrant Greek side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
02 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced (optional)
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, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How-To Steps:

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 (if using), chopped dill, and mint to the bowl.
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, if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something you would order at a proper Greek taverna
  • The fresh herbs make everything taste brighter and more alive than your typical salad
  • It is the perfect refresher on hot days when you cannot bear to turn on the stove
02 -
  • Dry lettuce is the difference between a stunning salad and a sad soggy mess, so do not rush the drying step
  • The herbs need to be fresh, dried herbs will completely miss the point of this dish
  • Make this right before serving because the acid in the dressing will start breaking down the herbs after about an hour
03 -
  • Use your hands to toss the salad gently so you do not bruise the delicate herbs
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just two minutes before serving to let the flavors meld
  • Room temperature lettuce actually absorbs dressing better than ice cold leaves

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