Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)

A wooden bowl filled with chopped lettuce, fresh herbs, and crumbled white cheese, with wooden salad servers resting on the edge. The salad sits on a wooden surface.

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Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)

A fresh Greek classic with crisp Romaine, dill, scallions, feta, lemon, and olive oil. Quick, flavorful, and perfect alongside grilled meats or fish. Opa! 💃

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: European, Greek

Keyword: chopped salad, easy greek salad, easy salad, easy salad recipe, greek salad, green salad

Servings: servings

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Romaine hearts thinly sliced
3 green onions roughly chopped
½ bunch dill roughly chopped (about 1/4 cup chopped)
50 grams feta crumbled (about 3 tablespoons crumbled)
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Thinly slice the lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Add the green onions, dill, and feta cheese.
Sprinkle with the salt.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently, taste for seasoning, and enjoy!

Notes

Shredding the lettuce: Stack and roll the romaine leaves tight like a cigar. Then, using a sharp knife, slice perpendicular to the roll, creating thin ribbons. My tutorial is here.
Lettuce varieties: Green leaf lettuce and little gem lettuce will work in a pinch as a substitution for romaine hearts.
Herbs: In addition to dill, you could add more herbs like mint and parsley for an extra burst of flavor.
Vegan cheese: To make vegan Maroulosalata, simply leave out the cheese or use your favorite vegan feta.
Lemon substitution: Red wine vinegar is commonly substituted for lemons in the dressing.
Onions: Green onions are best because they're mild without overpowering the rest of the salad. But in a pinch you could use a small amount of thinly sliced shallots or red onions.

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