Maroulosalata Greek Lettuce Salad (Printable)

Crisp romaine lettuce with fresh herbs, scallions, and bright lemon-olive oil dressing.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of fresh herbs and lemon creates an incredibly refreshing bright flavor that wakes up your palate
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like something you'd wait hours to enjoy at a Greek restaurant
  • The dressing perfectly balances the crisp lettuce without overwhelming it
02 -
  • The most common mistake is using wet lettuce, which dilutes the dressing and makes the salad watery and sad
  • Fresh herbs are nonnegotiable here. Dried herbs will completely ruin the vibrant character of this dish
  • The salad should be dressed right before serving, as the acid will eventually wilt the lettuce if it sits too long
03 -
  • Use your hands to gently toss the salad with the dressing for the most even coating without bruising the delicate herbs
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 2 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld slightly

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