Greek Salad with Lettuce
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Looking for a light and filling salad recipe that’s always a hit with guests? This Greek salad with lettuce is perfect for a light lunch or refreshing dinner during the summertime. And it’s packed with protein and vitamins that’ll keep you ticking over for hours! SO good.
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Who doesn’t love a fresh and tasty salad made with creamy feta, crisp veggies, and a homemade Greek salad dressing?
I know I do!
This Greek lettuce salad is my go-to recipe when I’m craving a light dinner or lunch during the summertime.
You get an amazing burst of freshness from the crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, but everything feels grounded thanks to the smooth dressing and rich feta.
Also try this amazing Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Plus, you can always jazz things up with fresh herbs, a few red pepper flakes (for spice!), and a bunch of green peppers for extra crunch!
With a handful of simple ingredients from the grocery store, this quick and easy recipe will have you lounging around on a gorgeous Greek island in no time.
Well, close enough!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the salad
- Romaine lettuce. I love using romaine lettuce for this Greek salad as it holds up well against the dressing and the leaves are easy to coat. It’s also high in magnesium, calcium, potassium, and tons of vitamins (like C and K!).
- Red onions. These should be sliced relatively small so that they mix well with the other ingredients and don’t overwhelm the salad. If you want more crunch, throw in a few green onions or green bell peppers to complement the onions!
- Cherry tomatoes. I like cutting my juicy tomatoes in half to keep them chunky!
- Cucumber. To give your salad extra crunch and a fresh flavor. I recommend using English cucumbers as they’re seedless and perfectly crisp.
- Kalamata olives. You should look for black olives that have a seriously deep and rich color.
- Feta cheese. As it’s naturally tangy and sharp, this creamy cheese adds a bunch of flavor to this authentic Greek salad while bulking it out with a hint of protein. If you can, try to use traditional fta, which is made with 100% sheep’s milk or with up to 30% of goat’s milk mixed in.
- Dried oregano. A small sprinkle of dried herbs will stick to the veggies and dial things up a notch.
For the dressing
- Lemon juice. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice gives a bright and zesty flavor to the simple dressing.
- Extra–virgin olive oil. You should use good-quality oil for a smooth and slightly fruity taste.
- Dried oregano.
- Salt. I suggest using sea salt as it works beautifully with the feta (and is generally healthier than table salt).
- Black pepper.
You can also use this simple Mediterranean salad dressing.
How to Make This Greek Salad
- Combine the main ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the romaine lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and slices of feta cheese. When you’re done, set the bowl to one side.
- Prepare the dressing: To make the dressing, mix the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mason jar or small bowl until creamy and smooth.
- Put the salad together: Drizzle the salad with the homemade dressing and toss it well to combine. This is the time to sprinkle the salad with extra oregano too!
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Store
Salads generally don’t store well, as dressings tend to make the leaves slightly mushy. For this reason, I always suggest consuming them immediately.
If you feel like meal-prepping this salad, keep the dressing separate and add it to the salad mix only when you’re ready to eat it.
Oh, and don’t forget to bring the dressing ingredients to room temperature before mixing them with the salad!
Serving Suggestions
As this salad recipe can easily be used to serve entire dinner parties, it’s great as a centerpiece for a mezze table.
You can totally eat it as a main dish for a light dinner or serve it as a side dish with lamb chops, Mediterranean chicken, Greek meatballs, or pita bread.
I also love whipping up a portion of fresh hummus and a few crudites of carrots and crunchy cucumbers for dipping!
Why I Love This Greek Salad Recipe
- It’s ready in minutes and contains tons of fresh veggies.
- You can easily customize the ingredients to suit you.
- The Greek dressing is simple to make but packs a flavorful punch.
- It’s a good recipe to pull out if you’re expecting company, as it’s a complete crowd-pleaser.
More Salad Recipes You’ll Love
- Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
- Simple Lettuce Salad
- Authentic Italian Salad
- Panzanella Salad
- Fennel Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Radicchio Salad
- Healthy Potato Salad (No Eggs)
- Refreshing Spring Salad
- Red Cabbage Salad
- Roasted Chickpea Salad
If you try this Greek Salad with Lettuce recipe, please leave a comment and a rating and let me know how much you liked it!
Greek Salad with Lettuce
Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce - chopped
- 1 red onion - chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
- 1 cucumber - chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives - sliced or whole
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- dried oregano
Greek Dressing
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese.
- Prepare the dressing: Mix the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a jar or small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with extra oregano and serve immediately.
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