Maroulosalata (Greek Lettuce Salad)
This maroulosalata was my mom’s and grandmother’s go-to salad growing up. I actually 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 comfort zone. Now, I can devour the entire bowl all by myself! A great dish to serve with this is my Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers!
The ingredients are so simple and fresh here and yet the flavor is one hundred percent. The feta, dill and lemon really stand out and will make this a staple in your rotation. Simply add to it your favorite protein and you have a complete meal. I love to make this with my Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs or my Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken. Other add ins include air fryer salmon, tuna fish, chickpeas, or rotisserie chicken.
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 process is actually quite therapeutic and enjoyable. If you like this salad, you will love my Creamy Prasini Salata aka Greek Green Salad.
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Maroulosalata
Equipment
Ingredients
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.
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This was so fresh tasting and delicious!! Refreshing!!
Hi Kathy thanks for trying the salad! I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
Can this be made ahead?
Loved, loved, LOVED this salad! So easy to make and so much great flavor! This will become a regular in the rotation in our house!
Just made this with dry dill. So good! Can’t wait to try it with fresh dill. Amazing! Thanks for sharing
SO happy you liked the salad!! And thank YOU for the rating!
super duper tasty!!
YESssss glad you liked it!!
hiya. this olive oil looks like egg!! what olive oil did you use to get such a beautiful vibrant yellow and thickness?
Hi Rinni, I only use olive oil imported from Greece. Right now I’m using Kyoord olive oil from Corfu Greece. Its available online.
I was able to get the same Yello from plain old trader Joe’s olive oil! guess ive never whisked it before lol. thanks
What you are seeing in the photo is the olive oil whisked with the lemon juice and salt (so it’s emulsified and looks thicker.)
Love it!!
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!
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!
I’m not a fan of dill. Any alternatives?
Hi Toni, Parsley works or just leave it out…
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.
This salad is outstanding. I’m making it over and over! Love it!!
Thank you!
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!
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!!!
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!
Fabulous, refreshing to my taste buds and simple 🤩
Hi Anne! Wonderful!! Glad you enjoyed the salad 👏🏽
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!
don’t care for feta cheese, or cojita cheese…should I leave out, was thinking of some finly shredded mozzarella, not Greek but I’d love an alternative…will the lemon work with it and dill do you think? HELP!
Hi Lisa, Yea just leave the cheese out if you don’t like it. Or mozzarella works too …
It was perfect the way it was! You have bad taste buds LISA!
Hi Lisa. Hey, no one has the exact same palate as another. It’s like Cilantro; there are genes in our DNA that preclude to some people, why cilantro tastes like “soap”! My sister doens not like Feta either, even French Feta which is creamier and a bit less salty. I massage our salad and plate. Then I add whatever cheese the other family members want to add to their own. I would say to you: Try Cottage cheese. or, Goat cheese, AFTER you massage the greens.
make a different salad.
Try cottage cheese whole fat. Seems closest to feta without the strong taste.
Mine too. I love a good horiatiki salad but this is my favorite!!!!
I love this and have made it a few times with no changes. It’s on the weekly menu!!
Thank you!