Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
This was my mom’s and grandmother’s go-to salad growing up. I actually (this is hard for me to say) was not a fan of it as a child. I think it’s because as a child I was adverse to herbs or anything that was outside of my usual flavor palate. I now realize as an adult, they must have really loved it, since I do too now.
The ingredients are so simple and fresh here and yet the flavor is one hundred on delivery. The feta, dill and lemon really stand out and will make this a staple in your rotation.
One major aspect of this salad is the thin chop of the romaine lettuce. It defines the salad, so please do not rough chop it if you want to keep it authentic and get the dressing in everywhere. My mom and yiayia also taught me to massage the chopped lettuce with my hands. It softens the fibers and makes the salad easier to chew and digest. This is actually quite therapeutic and enjoyable.
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Maroulosalata
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce
- 4-5 scallions, diced
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 block feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse your lettuce clean then THINLY SLICE. Dry well in your salad spinner.
- Whisk together the oil, lemon juice and salt until smooth and thick.
- Place the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss all together and massage/scrunch the greens with your hands to infuse with the rest of the ingredients and break down its rough characteristics.
My all time fav Greek salad hands down. Simple yet so flavourful. 🥰
We are on the same page Tina! This one totally reminds me of my youth!
Mine too. I love a good horiatiki salad but this is my favorite!!!!
Fabulous, refreshing to my taste buds and simple 🤩
Hi Anne! Wonderful!! Glad you enjoyed the salad 👏🏽
Super easy to make and really fresh! The whole family loved it!
Hi Nadia, This is a classic salad in the Greek kitchen and I’m so happy to share it with everyone! Thank you for trying it!
This salad is absolutely refreshing! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Hi Chantal! It’s my absolute pleasure and I’m SO happy you liked it!!!
Loved this – okay, I added tomatoes (still kinda greek?) and no fresh dill so used dry – loved it
Also thinking that some Persian cucumbers would be nice too
Many thx
Hi Ruthie, of course you can add tomatoes and its definitely still Greek! Thank you for the rating!
Ingredients say 1/2 block of feta cheese. How many ounces would that be? I see different size blocks of feta cheese
Sorry, that would be about 3.5 to 4 ounces feta.
I’m not a fan of dill. Any alternatives?
Hi Toni, Parsley works or just leave it out…
Loved this so much, even my daughter ate it and loved it. Planning on always keeping the ingredients in the fridge ensures a fantastic salad is never far away 😋 yumm!
Hi Zoe, I agree with you on that! There are certain staple dishes that I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand at all times!
How much dry dill would you use?
Hi Toni, I would do 1 teaspoon and then taste it. You can always add more if needed but you cant remove an ingredient!