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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Have made this several times the last few months – each with various additions I had around (one or two, but not all) including tomato, cucumber, celery, red onion, egg, chickory, sumac and “Aussie Magic” (a blend of goat and sheep’s milk from Meredith Dairy, Australia.). Delicious every time.
absolutely deeelicious – i also use manchengo cheese and it’s great 😊
Sounds delicious with the manchego!! Happens to be one of my favorites!
How many calories are in a cup of this salad?
DEELICIOUS!!!
So good! Second time I made it I added leftover diced chicken breast. Will be in our rotation!
This is delicious, any idea of the calories in a serving? I
absolutely delicious
Seriously yummy!! Added a couple of celery stalks and a boiled egg on top. Delish!!!
I meant I added 2 celery stalks chopped and into the salad 🙄😅
This is fast, easy and so delicious!
Loved this! My dad is from Bulgaria and makes something very similar with radishes! Do you happen to know the calories in each serving ?
Soooooo delicious!!!!
This salad was the best, and absolutely scrumptious ! Simple to make and all fresh ingredients. The first time I tired it with fresh dill, I ate the salad right alway..didn’t quite like it. I put the salad to aside. About an hour later, I took another bite….my taste buds burst open. I was in heaven. It fits perfectly in my Keto diet. Thanks for sharing this wonderful healthy salad.
This salad is our antidote to all the holiday indulgences – so crisp and fresh and bright. We’ve been making it weekly, tonight we had it with a little salmon and your zucchini fries on the side. Loved!
This was a huge hit with my family. I had to make more since my family wanted a second bowl. Thanks for this great recipe! It was fabulous.
Loved it. Have made twice this week!
Hi Suzanne, That’s awesome – a repeat offender!!!
We made the recipe exactly as written and it was amazing!! Afterwards we did add extra lemon to the dressing. We all love lemon. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!
Hi LInda, this is a lemon lovers dream salad for sure! Glad it was enjoyed!!!!