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 yummy! I make it all the time!
Incredibly refreshing summer salad! It’s so simple to make and is light on a hot day. This will be a staple in our home.
I made this lovely salad the other day, it is an easy summer fresh salad packed with flavor. I love your recipes and instagram feed, it makes me want to cook lovely meals. Your recipes make me as you say “Love your life”
DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Hi! Any suggestions for something to use to replace scallions? I want that same crunch and freshness but one of the people I’m making it for tomorrow has an onion allergy.
Hi Marianna, I’m sorry for the late reply, just leave it out is my advice ORRR celery works too!
So simple but so delicious. Made to serve with your lemon Parmesan chicken. Will definitely repeat both!
I didn’t have any lemons on hand, but lots of calamansi. Turned out so refreshing and light! Added some chickpeas as well. Can’t wait to try with lemons next time 🙂
This salad is the best I have ever tasted❤️ I have used a lot of your recipes and they have all turned out wonderful. Thank you and please keep the recipes coming. 🥰
Hi Vivienne, that’s fantastic! Glad you liked it!
this salad makes me look like a good cook!
SO delicious!!! I can’t stop making this recipe!!!
My dyslexic brain read it as, “fill, leta and demon” 🙂 This salad sounds so good; I will be trying it very soon!
HI Erika, oh dear! The video should help then!!
This was so simple and super delicious
Hi Leanne, glad you liked the saald!
Delicious !!! Easy and every body loved it!!
Hi Nicole, glad you all enjoyed the salad! Thanks for trying it!
This is ridiculously simple to make but my favorite salad of all time, and it’s gotten rave reviews from all who’ve tried it. Love making flatbread and stuffing it with this salad and grilled chicken = heaven!!!
love this! it’s now my favorite go to salad!!!
Tried it today, wonderful burst of flavor, and my husband had seconds! Always a win. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Michelle, thanks so much for the kind review!