Description
Maroulosalata is a traditional Greek lettuce salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, fresh dill, scallions, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a simple lemon-garlic olive oil dressing. This refreshing and light salad is perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack, highlighting vibrant Mediterranean flavors in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (approximately 6 cups)
- 5–6 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly to remove any dirt, then thinly slice it. Use a salad spinner to dry the lettuce completely to avoid sogginess in the salad.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and finely grated garlic until the mixture is emulsified and well combined.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place the sliced romaine lettuce, chopped scallions, fresh dill, and crumbled feta cheese into a large salad bowl.
- Toss with dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss and massage the greens with your hands to soften them and evenly coat all components with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Maroulosalata fresh to enjoy its crisp texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- To further enhance the flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
- The salad is best served immediately after dressing to retain its crispness.
- You can substitute romaine with other crisp leafy greens if desired, but traditional Maroulosalata calls for romaine.
- Add a sprinkle of ground black pepper just before serving for a slight extra kick.
