Greek Salad Bowl Mediterranean (Printable)

Crisp romaine with feta, olives, cucumbers, and tomatoes in tangy Greek dressing.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Cheese & Olives

05 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

→ Greek Vinaigrette

07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
02 - Sprinkle the feta cheese and Kalamata olives over the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
05 - Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you put real thought into it.
  • The vinaigrette is tangy and garlicky without being heavy or oily.
  • Every bite has crunch, creaminess, and that perfect salty punch from the feta and olives.
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it right before serving so it stays crisp.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad until you're ready to eat or the lettuce will get soggy and limp within minutes.
  • If your red onion tastes too sharp, soak the slices in ice water for five minutes, then drain and pat them dry before adding to the salad.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette until it looks creamy and emulsified, otherwise the oil will pool at the bottom of the bowl.
03 -
  • Use block feta and crumble it yourself for a creamier texture and better flavor than pre crumbled cheese.
  • Let the salad sit for two minutes after tossing so the vinaigrette has time to soak into the vegetables just a little.
  • If you like garlic but don't want it too strong, rub a cut clove around the inside of your salad bowl before adding the vegetables.
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