Description
Maroulosalata is a traditional Greek lettuce salad made with fresh ingredients like romaine lettuce, green onions, dill, mint, and feta cheese. Topped with a tangy dressing of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano, this salad is refreshing, healthy, and incredibly easy to prepare. It’s perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or seafood, or as a light and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Romaine lettuce (or other lettuce of your choice)
- Green onions
- Fresh dill and mint
- Feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, green onions, fresh dill, and mint. Toss to mix evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a blender, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, feta cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and well-combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Optionally, top with additional feta cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Lettuce Options: If you prefer, substitute romaine with gem or curly lettuce for a different texture.
- Herb Variations: You can swap dill and mint for basil or parsley, depending on your preference.
- Add-Ins: For extra crunch, add cucumbers, radishes, or toasted seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Dairy-Free Version: To make this salad dairy-free, skip the feta cheese or use a dairy-free feta alternative.
- Extra Tang: Adding a bit of red wine vinegar to the dressing will bring an extra tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Greek
