Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp romaine lettuce with fresh herbs and bright lemon dressing. A refreshing Greek classic ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
02 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Finely shred the leaves and place them in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add the sliced scallions, diced cucumber, chopped dill, and mint to the bowl with the lettuce.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of mint and dill creates this incredible fresh aroma that makes people lean in closer when you bring it to the table
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something you labored over
02 -
  • Dry your lettuce obsessively, because even a little water will make the dressing slide right off instead of coating each leaf
  • The salad needs to sit for just five minutes after dressing so the flavors can marry, but serve it within thirty minutes or it starts to weep
03 -
  • Massage a tiny bit of olive oil into the lettuce before dressing to help the coating adhere better
  • Let the dressed salad rest for exactly five minutes before serving, but no longer