Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad Ingredients Recipe
Maroulosalata is a refreshing Greek lettuce salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, fresh dill, scallions, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing. This simple, vibrant salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy appetizer, showcasing classic Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 4–5 scallions, diced
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water and dry well using a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- Slice the lettuce: Thinly slice the romaine hearts into bite-sized pieces for easy eating and even dressing coverage.
- Chop the aromatics: Dice the scallions finely and chop the fresh dill to release their flavors.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and salt until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the sliced romaine, chopped dill, diced scallions, and crumbled feta cheese into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dressing: Pour the lemon and olive oil dressing over the salad ingredients evenly to ensure balanced flavor.
- Toss and massage: Gently toss the salad to mix all components together, then lightly massage the leaves with your hands to help soften the lettuce and infuse the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its crisp freshness, or chill briefly in the refrigerator before serving for a cooler dish.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste, as feta cheese adds saltiness.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be chilled for up to 30 minutes before serving.
- For variation, add sliced cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra texture and color.
- Gently massaging the lettuce helps it soften slightly and absorb the dressing better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Greek salad, lettuce salad, maroulosalata, romaine salad, feta salad, Mediterranean salad, lemon olive oil dressing
