Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
Need a simple salad that you can whip up in minutes? This Maroulosalata is a gorgeous option for a light lunch or summer side for your next BBQ! With a tangy dressing and just a handful of nutritious ingredients, it’s a perfect way to get your greens in.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 4-5 green onions - thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill - chopped (you can also add fresh parsley, fresh mint, or dried oregano)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice - or red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other optional adds in
- ½ cucumber
- ¼ cup feta cheese - crumbled
- Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Gently wash the lettuce under cold running water. Dry well in a salad spinner or in a kitchen towel. Thinly slice it cross-wise (about ½ inch).
- Wash the dill, pat dry it and chop it. Finely slice the green onions.
- Place all the ingredients in a large salad bowl. If you want to add any other toppings, now it’s the time. The original maroulosalata features just dill, lettuce, and green onions, but I love adding some crumbled feta to give it a bit of extra creaminess and saltiness (and occasional kalamata olives and cucumber).
- Prepare the dressing: Mix the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and salt in a jar or small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1: Traditionally, this salad is pretty simple. But it’s the perfect base to add more ingredients. My favorite to add are crumbled feta, olives, and cucumbers.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Sugar: 1g