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 yummy! I added toasted pine nuts as well to give it a little nutty flavor. my family loves it!
I LOVE GREEK FOOD…PERIOD!!!
So yummy & simple! Love the freshness of the lemon & dill.
My favorite salad dressing. Always. Refer back often to Hungry happens for the exact measurements. Perfect! Don’t understand why people take the time to comment negatively. Making this Maroulosalata salad again this weekend. Summer Salads continues even though temps are dropping.
thank you so much for this recipe. I ate this salad at a restaurant a few weeks ago and your recipe almost duplicates it perfectly. Now we do not need to do take out! Really refreshing salad.
So simple and sooo good!
very fresh and delicious!
The dill and lemon is 🤌
personally I feel it needs a pepper kick to just top it off but I’m not Greek so don’t listen to me!!
I have made it for lunches this week.
I am loving this website, I have found motivation to cook again, thank you from Australia 🇦🇺
Delicious!!
Delicious !! Definitely a make again !!
I’ve become obsessed with this simple salad! It has so much flavor. I’ve made many of your recipes and you are the champ. I haven’t always had luck with other people’s instagram recipes but I know I can count on your recipes. Thanks a million 😊
Hi Jennifer, so glad you love it! And thanks for the kind message! You’re awesome!
A fan favorite. Everyone loves this salad.
HI Chelsea, glad it was a winner for everyone!
This is incredible! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Raven, thanks for trying it!
This salad is the absolute best.
Hi Crystal, glad you liked it and thanks for trying it!
Absolutely delicious. My family, teenagers included, asked for this to be added to our meal rotation.
HI Kendrah! So glad it was a hit with everyone!
Could I make it with iceberg lettuce instead of romaine? Have a whole one sitting in the fridge to be used.
Delish. So fresh and tasty. I had leftovers the next day and I decided to add a boiled egg to one portion of the salad, just because I happen to had one on him and honestly it was the perfect addition.