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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Oh my God! Best salad ever!!! I’ve made it for my MIL and both of my sons families. Everyone loves it and asked me for the recipe. My MIL said she could eat it every day. I seriously make this around 3 to 4 times a week now. I serve with either Shrimp or Salmon. Delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible healthy low calorie salad!!!! Love it!!
HI Annette, SO glad it was enjoyed and shared by all! Thanks for the sweet feedback!!
I’ve been making this every day for the last week in a single serving for lunch. It’s so simple, healthy, and fresh. I add cannellini beans to make it a more filling meal, (and for the extra fiber). I love Mediterranean influenced food, and this is no exception. Delicious!
HI Kate, so happy you love this salad and I need to try it with the beans next time!!! thanks for the kind rating and comment!
I decided to make this after seeing the video in my feed. I’m so glad I did! I added some grilled rosemary balsamic chicken because I had this as my dinner. Easy to put together with so much flavor! Highly recommend if you love dill and feta! Will make again for sure.
Stella! You are a God send. This salad is so amazing. I tried it as the recipe provided. My friends & family enjoyed it. Another time I did it again & added bacon bits oh wow. Keep it coming Stella.
If you have a cook book I will order, does Amazon have it?
Made this salad for dinner. Delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
I could eat this everyday. So so so so delicious
Forgot to add rating to my previous review 🤦🏽♀️ Salad so good I will be making once a week!
Did not want to share! Wanted to eat entire thing all at once. Haha. Did have enough leftover though to eat next day and it was still so good!
I’m obsessed with this salad. I’ve made it four days in a row now!
This is the best recipe for this salad. I’ve seen recipes where it called for vinegar instead of lemon and it’s not the same. Thank you for sharing this. So delicious!
Love it!!
We eat this at least three times a week!
Easy and delicious! One of my number one go to’s now!!!
Glad you liked the salad and thanks for the kind rating!
I’m so happy I found this simple and tasty salad. I only made it for the first time a week ago and have had it 3 times since. My family requested it 2 nights in a row. I served it alongside Ottolenghi dishes, one lamb and one Chicken. Also had it for brunch with a simple bacon and egg pie. Went equally well with all. Thanks 😊
This is so easy, delicious and I now make it weekly! Sometimes I make greek chicken to serve on top! A definite keeper!! Thank you!!
Hi Lisa, So happy you liked this salad recipe! Its a family favorite! Cheers!
This salad is phenomenal! Hand mixing all the ingredients together really brings the flavors out. I topped with steak tips. This will be in the weekly rotation for sure!