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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So easy and so tasty. Made for my parents who have been visiting Greece for over 20 years. It will also be added to every barbecue I ever make in the future, like ever. Thank you!
I can’t wait to make this. Thank you!
Enjoy the salad!
Looks amazingly delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!! I gave it 5 stars because I know for sure that we’ll love it!
Hi Carol, You will LOVE this salad! and Thank you for the rating of course!!!!!
Lemons and romaine hearts are all sizes! Can you provide volume measurements. Approximate weights would help too! I’ll learn to eyeball it eventually, but I didn’t have a yiayia! Thanks!
This salad was delish! Will for sure be a staple in our house, thank you!
Hi Jessica, glad it was enjoyed and thank you for the rating!
Good Morning! I’m taking this for a pot luck event – how long is recommended to include dressing? Will it get soggy? Should I wait until I get to the event to add the dressing?
Thank you! I’m sure it will be a hit!
nelb from Chattanooga
Please keep the dressing separate from the salad until ready to serve! ENJOY at your event!! Happy Holidays!
Sooooooo delicious. Simple but packed with flavor. Thank you for sharing! I found you on TikTok.
I’ve made this at least 10 times in the last two months since seeing it on Instagram. It’s so simple and addictive!
Hi Kelly, Glad its a success for you! And thank you so much for the review!
Love this salad, the simplicity of the dressing is awesome. Massaging the lettuce to infuse the flavor is definitely key
Hi Rachel! GLad you like the salad and the massage!!
My mom made this salad all the time growing up ! I make it today, EVERYDAY, cause I take it to work ! I usually add some grilled chicken or salmon to make it a whole meal too, I love it !!
Hi Katerina, That’s my mom’s name! Thanks for sharing your experience with the salad!!!
Can you add chicken to make this a meal?
yes!!!
Hi, what is the white cream that you put with the olive? Thank you
Hi Elizabeth, this post is my Maroulosalata. You are referring to my Creamy Prasini Salata. I will link it below for you! Thank you!
https://hungryhappens.net/creamy-prasini-salata-greek-green-salad/
Hi. I found this salad dressing much too sour. Would you be able to update the recipe to give the lemon measurements in cups/ml rather than ‘1 lemon’? Thank you
Hi Louise, I’m sorry you didn’t like the dressing. I hope you try it again with less lemon. In addition, you can swap in 1 tablespoon of champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar for the lemon. That also tastes amazing!
Hi, I made the dressing but I’ve been making salad for 1. I’m finding that using less is better, not as sour. Hope this helps because I’ve been loving it.
Isn’t there supposed to be Greek yogurt in the dressing?
https://hungryhappens.net/creamy-prasini-salata-greek-green-salad/
So good!! It’s in my weekly salad rotation now.
Hi Cyril, Glad it resonates with you! Thanks for the rating too!
Love it….trying to replicate the salad from The Mediterranean Snack Bar, one of the all-time great restaurants in Huntington, NY.
I may have erred by adding cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes, but everything else I followed exactly.
How many ounces of feta cheese should I add? I put one four ounce container of crumbled feta….should I add more?
Thank you!