Maroulosalata Greek Romaine Lettuce Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp romaine lettuce with fresh herbs, scallions, and zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. A vibrant 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 (optional)
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 (optional)

# 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 (if using), chopped dill, and mint to the bowl.
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.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top, if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The herb forward dressing clings beautifully to the shredded lettuce creating pockets of intense flavor in every bite
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something that required way more effort
  • The fresh mint and dill combination makes this salad incredibly refreshing especially on hot summer days
02 -
  • Dry lettuce is non negotiable here because any water will make the dressing slide right off instead of clinging to the leaves
  • The salad needs to be dressed right before serving or it will start to wilt within about twenty minutes
  • Fresh herbs cannot be substituted with dried ones the entire character of this dish depends on that bright green flavor
03 -
  • Use your hands to toss the salad instead of utensils so you can feel when the dressing is evenly distributed
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just five minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld slightly

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